The Baltimore Orioles are set to play against the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB regular season game. The Orioles have a record of 65-68 and hold the fourth spot in the AL East. They have won their last two games and have a 5-5 record in their last ten games.
The Cardinals come into this game with a record of 66-68, sitting third in the NL Central. They are currently on a five-game losing streak and have a 3-7 record in their last ten games. The game will take place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO, with warm weather and a light breeze expected.
Baltimore Orioles Team Preview
The Baltimore Orioles have been strong in their recent games. They secured a 13-1 win against the St. Louis Cardinals with Pete Alonso leading the charge. Alonso had an impressive performance, going 4 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs.
In another game against the Cardinals, the Orioles won 8-7. Christian Encarnacion-Strand stood out with four hits and two RBIs. Leody Taveras and Pete Alonso each contributed a home run to the victory.
The Orioles’ team batting average for the season is .237, which ranks 18th. Their on-base percentage is .319, placing them 9th. Pete Alonso remains a key player, leading with 32 home runs and 91 RBIs this season.
St. Louis Cardinals Team Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled in their recent games. They have lost five consecutive games, including a close 8-7 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. In that game, they had 11 hits and one home run.
The team’s season batting stats rank them 14th in batting average and 11th in on-base percentage. Their slugging percentage is ranked 20th. They have hit 139 home runs, placing them 15th in the league.
Alec Burleson stands out for the Cardinals with a .291 batting average and 21 home runs. Iván Herrera and JJ Wetherholt also contribute with their performances. Herrera has an on-base percentage of .361, while Wetherholt has scored 88 runs this season.
Betting Prediction
The Orioles have a strong on-base percentage, ranked 9th in the league. This indicates they get on base frequently, which can lead to more scoring chances. The Cardinals’ on-base percentage is lower, at 11th, giving the Orioles a slight edge.
In terms of home runs, the Orioles rank 8th, which is higher than the Cardinals who rank 15th. More home runs can lead to more runs scored, increasing the Orioles’ chances to win. The Orioles’ ability to hit home runs could be a key factor in this game.
The Orioles have a slightly better pitching staff with a 4.20 ERA compared to the Cardinals’ 4.24 ERA. This small difference could play a role in keeping the Cardinals’ scoring low. The Orioles’ pitching could be the deciding factor in their favor.
- Pick: Orioles -117
