Chris Tillman (2-1, 3.24 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (14-10) go up against Luis Severino (0-3, 6.86 ERA) and the New York Yankees (8-15) in the first of a three-game division series at Camden Yards. The Yankees go into this series looking to snap a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 3 and will air on MASN and YES.
In his most recent outing, Tillman pitched 6.2 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out nine and walking two in a 3-1 victory over the Rays. Manny Machado (.350, 20 Rs, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 2 for 4. The Yankees were unsuccessful the last time Severino pitched. He did not do well, pitching 3.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out one and walking two in a 10-1 loss to the Rangers. Starlin Castro (.314, 5 Rs, 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Yankees, going 2 for 4 Sunday with one run.
Notes
In their last game, the Yankees lost by a margin of one run. The Orioles are 3-2 in one-run games. The Yankees have a 3-4 record in close games.
New York has won 42% (5-7) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 64% (7-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Yankees are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded four strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 1-2 when opponents’ pitchers have four strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 10-3. The Yankees have an 8-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 27th, New York sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 81 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 with 109.
Baltimore ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .000. New York ranks near the bottom at 27th with an OPS of .671.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 4-11. When the Orioles allow one or more homers, they have an 11-5 record.
