Round two of this ALDS rematch will take center stage on Friday night. The Baltimore Orioles won’t get swept this time, as they defeated the Texas Rangers 11-2 on Thursday. That win put the Orioles atop the AL East.
Texas will try to get one back with Max Scherzer (1-0; 0.00 ERA) on the mound. Baltimore will lean on Albert Suarez (3-2; 2.70 ERA) to start things off. Who will come out on top to begin their weekend?
Orioles vs. Rangers Odds
Team |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
Baltimore Orioles | -1.5 (+150) | Over 8.5 (-105) | -140 |
Texas Rangers | +1.5 (-180) | Under 8.5 (-115) | +120 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
Orioles vs. Rangers Match Details
- Fixture: Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers
- Date and Time: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
- Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Apex Tale of the Tape
Baltimore Orioles | vs. | Texas Rangers |
51-30 | Record | 37-44 |
5.28 | Runs/G | 4.20 |
.256 | BA | .238 |
.316 | OBP | .306 |
.466 | SLG | .371 |
.782 | OPS | .677 |
136 | HR | 79 |
59 | SB | 44 |
3.37 | ERA | 4.14 |
1.161 | WHIP | 1.287 |
25 | Saves | 12 |
.987 | Fielding % | .987 |
Key Stats
Baltimore Orioles
![Baltimore Orioles](https://totalapexsportsbets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Baltimore-feature-pic-April-16-300x200.jpg)
- Baltimore leads MLB teams in runs per game, home runs, and slugging percentage
- This Orioles lineup ranks 28th in walk percentage
- Albert Suarez has a 1.88 home ERA this season
- Out of the bullpen, Baltimore has a top 10 ERA, FIP, and WAR (FanGraphs) this season
Texas Rangers
![Houston Astros](https://totalapexsportsbets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Texas-Rangers-feature-300x209.jpg)
- The Texas Rangers have a seven-game losing streak on the road
- Offensively, Texas if fifth in stolen-base percentage and seventh in strikeout percentage
- Max Scherzer allowed one hit and zero runs in his 2024 debut last Saturday
- Rangers relievers are 27th in ERA and 26th in HR/9
Prediction
Texas is a mess on the road right now. Max Scherzer may be headed to Cooperstown, but with only 5.0 innings pitched for the season, this game is essentially a Spring Training start for him. The Rangers have an unreliable bullpen. None of that bodes well against MLB’s highest-scoring offense.
So, with plenty of run support (again), Albert Suarez can breeze through this outing. He and his 1.88 home ERA won’t be stressed by a Texas lineup with middle production. Baltimore’s bullpen should be fine too. Maybe it won’t be nine runs, but the O’s should win by multiple runs again on Friday night.
Final Pick
Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+150)
About the Author
André is a University of Connecticut graduate. He has been in sports journalism since December 2020. His sports writing experience includes Sportskeeda, Gridiron Heroics, Winners and Whiners, and GiveMeSport.
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