In a game that has the potential for a lot of runs, Wade Miley (3-2, 4.91 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (21-16) are in Baltimore to take on Ubaldo Jimenez (2-3, 4.87 ERA) and the Orioles (23-13). This is the first of a three-game series at Camden Yards. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 17 and can be seen on MAS2 and RTNW.
Jimenez pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering five runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking four in a 7-5 win over the Tigers. Manny Machado (.333, 30 Rs, 11 HRs, 25 RBIs) went 1 for 5 Sunday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. Miley went 6.0 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out six and walking one in a 6-4 win over the Rays in his most recent start.
Notes
The Orioles managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Mariners who are coming in with a 13-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 4-13. The Orioles have a 7-9 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking first in home runs, Baltimore has hit 55 this season. Seattle ranks fourth with 50 home runs.
Ranking 17th, Baltimore is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 112 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 12th with 122.
The Orioles are 18-7 when they hit at least one home run. The Mariners perform similarly when they hit one or more homers with an 18-10 record.
