Tyler Wilson (1-0, 3.06 ERA) and CC Sabathia (1-2, 5.06 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (15-10) and the New York Yankees (8-16) at Camden Yards. The Yankees lost the last game 4-1, continuing a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 4 and can be seen on MASN and YES.
Wilson pitched 4.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 10-2 win over the White Sox. Mark Trumbo (.337, 15 Rs, 8 HRs, 22 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs. Sabathia went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out five and walking three in a 3-2 defeat to the Rangers in his most recent start.
The odds for Baltimore and New York are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Baltimore has a record of 3-7 SU. 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 AL in terms of hits at home with an impressive 9.5 per game. As for the Baltimore defense and pitching staff, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Orioles. The 3.1 runs that Baltimore’s pitchers allow per home game makes them the fifth-ranked AL staff at home.
The Yankees are 8-4 against fellow AL East members. Offensively, the Yankees 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 Yankees 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. When it comes to issuing walks, the Yankees have the fewest in the AL with only 2.3 walks allowed per game.
The Orioles have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
For the second time this season, the Yankees registered at least two errors in a game.
The Orioles managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are coming in with a 3-6 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Yankees are 0-13. The Orioles have a 4-6 record when opponents outhit them.
New York ranks near the bottom of the league at 21st when it comes to home runs, hitting 23 this season. Baltimore ranks in the top five with 36.
Ranking 22nd, New York is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.79 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 9.00.
Baltimore ranks at the top of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage of .000. New York ranks near the bottom at 26th with an OPS of .667.
When the Yankees allow at least one home run, they are 4-12. When the Orioles allow one or more homers, they have an 11-5 record.
