In the last of a three-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (31-23) and the New York Yankees (26-29) at Camden Yards, Kevin Gausman (0-3, 3.78 ERA) and CC Sabathia (3-4, 2.85 ERA) get the start. The Yankees won the last game 8-6, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on MASN and YES.
In his most recent outing, Gausman pitched 6.0 innings, giving up five runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 6-2 loss to the Red Sox. Mark Trumbo (.296, 34 Rs, 18 HRs, 43 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Yankees were also unsuccessful the last time Sabathia pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays. Jacoby Ellsbury (.280, 20 Rs, 2 HRs, 18 RBIs, 12 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run and one stolen base.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Orioles have a SU record of 10-16 against teams in their division. 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 rank fifth in the majors in extra base hits with 185. 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.
Against teams in their division, the Yankees are 12-8 SU. New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. New York’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 also allow just 2.3 walks per game, best in the AL.
The Orioles are 3-2 against the Yankees this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Baltimore is 17-7, while New York is 16-15.
The Yankees are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 9-14 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 19-4. The Yankees have an 18-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, New York has earned 211 this season. Baltimore ranks 11th with 255 runs.
Baltimore and New York both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Baltimore sits at 17th with 170 this season and New York ranks 20th with 160.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 25-11. When the Yankees hit at least one homer, they have an 18-17 record.
