In the third of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (14-8) and the Chicago White Sox (16-8) at Camden Yards, Kevin Gausman (0-1, 1.80 ERA) and Mat Latos (4-0, 0.74 ERA) get the ball. The Orioles won the last game 6-3, and Baltimore leads the series 2-0. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 30 and will air on WGN and MAS2.
In his most recent outing, Gausman pitched 5.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out seven and walking two in a 2-0 loss to the Rays. Manny Machado (.341, 19 Rs, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4. The White Sox were victorious over the Rangers 4-1 the last time Latos pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out two and walking two. Melky Cabrera (.294, 12 Rs, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Orioles has gone great. Over that span, Baltimore is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Orioles are a power hitting team with 32 home runs, one of the highest totals in the MLB. The Baltimore pitching staff has been dominant, only giving up 2.4 runs per home game, good for best in the AL. The Orioles don’t give up many hits to opposing batters at Camden Yards, ranking fifth in the AL with only 7.1 hits allowed per home game.
Chicago has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Chicago’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.094 on the year, good for third in the league.
So far this season, the Orioles are 2-0 against the White Sox.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
Chicago has won 64% (7-4) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 70% (7-3) of its games when taking a late lead.
After a weak showing last week where they got in six hits, the White Sox need to step it up. The Orioles have a record of 6-1 when opponents get six hits or less.
When they are outhit, the White Sox are 1-8. The Orioles have a 3-5 record when opponents outhit them.
Chicago ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 22 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five with 32.
Ranking 21st, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.88 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 9.00.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Baltimore has an OPS of .000 this season. Chicago ranks 23rd with an OPS of .686.
The White Sox are 5-5 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Orioles are 11-3 when they allow at least one homer.
