Vance Worley (4-6, 4.02 ERA) and Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 1.59 ERA) start in the second of a two-game series between the Baltimore Orioles (4-0) and the Tampa Bay Rays (2-3) at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the last game 6-1, and Baltimore leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 10 and can be seen on MASN and SUN.
Worley will get the start after recording 71.2 innings last year, closing out the season with a 4-6 record, 4.02 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts. Chris Davis (.231 ) went 1 for 2 Friday with three runs, one home run, and one RBI. Odorizzi went 5.2 innings, surrendering two, striking out 10 and walking two in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays in his last outing. Steven Souza Jr. (.389 ) went 1 for 3 Friday.
The odds for Baltimore and Tampa Bay are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Opposing batters know they’re in for a battle when they play Baltimore. The Orioles are the top team when it comes to pitching, allowing a league-low 0.0 runs per game. The Orioles are the fourth-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 0.972 so far this season.
The Rays are 1-0 against AL East rivals. The Rays have a dynamic offense, leading the league with zero extra base hits. The Rays have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 6.0 strikeouts per road game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Orioles have the edge in the season series, 1-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
The Rays are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Orioles have a 2-0 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rays are 1-1. The Orioles have a 3-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total runs this season, Baltimore ranks 21st with 17 runs and Tampa Bay is 23rd with 15.
Ranking 29th, Tampa Bay is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching nine this season. Baltimore ranks in the bottom half at 20th with 13.
The Orioles are 3-0 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rays are 2-3 when they hit at least one homer.
