Chris Tillman (4-1, 3.05 ERA) and Justin Verlander (2-3, 5.40 ERA) start in the second of a four-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (21-12) and the Detroit Tigers (15-19) at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 7-5, continuing a five-game winning streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and can be seen on MASN and FSDT.
Tillman pitched 6.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out seven and walking four in an 11-3 win over the Athletics. Manny Machado (.360, 29 Rs, 10 HRs, 23 RBIs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 5 with two runs. Verlander went 7.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out nine and walking two in an 8-3 defeat to the Rangers in his last outing. Victor Martinez (.362, 17 Rs, 5 HRs, 20 RBIs) has been successful at the plate, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two RBIs.
The odds for Baltimore and Detroit are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. The Orioles have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. The Orioles are one of the best in the MLB in terms of batting average with an impressive team average of .275. Baltimore’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Tigers have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Tigers allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. The Tigers have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 6.7 strikeouts per game.
The Orioles have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Tigers who are coming in with a 4-4 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Orioles have a slight leg up on the Tigers, as the Orioles have won their last five games while the Tigers have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Tigers are 11-4. The Orioles have a 14-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 14th in runs, Detroit has earned 147 this season. Baltimore ranks 10th with 155 runs.
Baltimore and Detroit both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Baltimore sits at 18th with 102 this season and Detroit ranks 20th with 98.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 16-6. When the Tigers hit at least one homer, they have a 14-10 record.
