Rich Hill (3-3, 2.53 ERA) takes the mound for the Oakland Athletics (13-16) as they go up against Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3, 5.20 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (16-11) in the first of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 6 and will air on MASN and CSCA.
In his most recent outing, Jimenez pitched 4.2 innings, allowing six runs, striking out three and walking four in a 7-1 loss to the White Sox. The Athletics were also unsuccessful the last time Hill pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out four and walking four in a 2-1 loss to the Astros. Marcus Semien (.209, 11 Rs, 7 HRs, 12 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Athletics, going 2 for 4 Wednesday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Over their past 10 games, Baltimore’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Orioles rank fifth in the AL in hits at home with 9.2 per game. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, the Baltimore pitching staff and defense is very good at home, only giving up 3.1 runs per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Oakland pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
Baltimore won its last game in a shutout, its first of the season. Oakland has not been shut out this season.
Oakland has won 38% (5-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 64% (7-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Athletics are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Orioles have a record of 5-6 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Orioles are 11-3. The Athletics have an 11-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 24th, Oakland sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 104 this season. Baltimore ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 114.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 68 this season. Baltimore ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 82.
When the Orioles hit at least one home run, they are 12-6. When the Athletics hit at least one homer, they have a 9-10 record.
