Ubaldo Jimenez (2-6, 6.59 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (33-23) meet Yordano Ventura (4-3, 4.82 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (30-27) in the second of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Royals lost the last game 4-1, extending a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and will air on MASN and FSKC.
In his most recent outing, Jimenez pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out three and walking two in a 12-7 victory over the Red Sox. Mark Trumbo (.295, 36 Rs, 19 HRs, 44 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Royals were unsuccessful the last time Ventura pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing two, striking out three and walking two in a 5-4 loss to the Indians. Eric Hosmer (.319, 30 Rs, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Baltimore has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Orioles lead the majors in home runs with 83. Over their past 10 games, Baltimore’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Kansas City is a terror on the base paths, ranking third in the MLB with 41 stolen bases. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Kansas City pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the AL with an average of 6.8 strikeouts per road game.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Orioles are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Royals have a 19-21 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
It looks like the Orioles have a slight leg up on the Royals, as the Orioles have won their last two games while the Royals have lost their last five.
When they outhit their opponents, the Royals are 24-9. The Orioles have a 20-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th in runs, Kansas City has earned 223 this season. Baltimore ranks 10th with 262 runs.
Ranking 30th, Kansas City is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 132 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top half with 179.
The Orioles are 26-11 when they hit at least one home run. The Royals perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with a 22-13 record.
