Chris Tillman (5-1, 2.58 ERA) and the Baltimore Orioles (23-14) take on Taijuan Walker (2-2, 2.63 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (22-16) in a game that has the potential to be low scoring. This is the second of a three-game series at Camden Yards. The Mariners won the last game 10-0, and Seattle leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 18 and can be seen on MAS2 and RTNW.
Tillman pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 1-0 win over the Tigers. Walker went 5.2 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out nine and walking three in a 6-5 win over the Rays in his last outing. Robinson Cano (.302, 26 Rs, 12 HRs, 36 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Mariners, going 3 for 4 yesterday with three runs and two RBIs.
The odds for Baltimore and Seattle are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. 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 lead the MLB in home runs with 55. Baltimore’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Mariners 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 Mariners can change the game with one swing of the bat, ranking fifth in the league with 52 home runs. The Mariners 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 preventing batters from getting on base, the Mariners are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.187 for the season.
The Mariners have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
Seattle earned its third shutout of the season in its last game. Baltimore has been shut out three times this season.
The Orioles didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Mariners have a 3-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Mariners are 4-13. The Orioles have a 7-10 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking first in home runs, Baltimore has hit 55 this season. Seattle ranks fifth with 52 home runs.
Ranking 16th, Seattle is in the bottom half of the league in hits, notching 8.37 per game. Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 8.97.
Ranking 12th, Seattle is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.741). Baltimore ranks in the top 10 at sixth with an OPS of .787.
When the Mariners allow at least one home run, they are 15-11. When the Orioles allow one or more homers, they have a 15-8 record.
