- When: Wednesday, June 26th at 6:35 PM ET
- Who: Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles
- Starting Pitchers: Carlos Carrasco and Grayson Rodriguez
- Tip-Off: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD
The Cleveland Guardians showcased their resilience in the series at Camden Yards, starting with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
In Game 2, despite being considered heavier underdogs, the Guardians displayed their determination and secured a thrilling 10-8 win.
Cleveland is on a roll this season, aiming for a series sweep on Wednesday evening with Carlos Carrasco set to pitch.
The Guardians have been a force to reckon with, leading the American League Central with an impressive 51-26 record.
Meanwhile, the Orioles are just a little behind, maintaining a strong position in the standings. They are trailing the Yankees in the American League East with a solid 49-30 record.
Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians two-game winning streak over the Orioles is mainly due to the stark contrast in bullpen performance.
While the Guardians’ bullpen boasts a 1.80 ERA over their last three games, the Orioles’ struggle is evident with their 5.46 ERA.
The Guardians are on a seven-game winning streak, bolstered by impressive hitting stats. They have averaged 6.3 runs per game over their last five games, a remarkable figure given their season averages.
Grayson Rodriguez struggled in his last start, but Carlos Carrasco might face challenges in this game.
The Orioles have been hitting well against right-handed pitchers over their last ten games, with a .300 batting average and a .368 on-base percentage, averaging 6.9 runs per game.
Carrasco had a strong performance against the inconsistent Toronto Blue Jays in his last start.
However, in his three starts prior, he allowed 12 earned runs, which could spell trouble for the Guardians.
Despite Rodriguez’s recent struggles, there’s hope for improvement.
After allowing seven earned runs against the Angels earlier this season, he bounced back with a 5 2/3-inning shutout against the Yankees.
The Orioles will need Rodriguez to deliver a solid performance and minimize bullpen reliance in this game.
Despite the slim chance of getting swept at Camden Yards, the Orioles are showing remarkable resilience, especially considering they are just two games behind the Yankees.
Hot Potato pic.twitter.com/q2lulRVS1T
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 26, 2024
While the Guardians have been averaging more runs over the past five games, their stats suggest they might be due for some intriguing potential regression.
Betting on a home team facing a sweep on the final day of a series is a strong trend, and it’s particularly confident here given the Orioles’ strong performance this season.
You should expect Rodriguez to bounce back and lead the Orioles to their only series win.
Baltimore Orioles
The Guardians’ impressive record of 127 doubles and 89 home runs has showcased their power as a team.
Their .408 slugging percentage, 555 strikeouts, and 236 walks testify to their determination and strategy.
With an average of 5.0 runs per game, the Cleveland Guardians are making their mark in the MLB, ranking an impressive 3rd.
This season, they’ve accumulated 353 RBIs and 617 hits, maintaining a .244 batting average, a performance that should thrill any fan.
Undoubtedly, the Cleveland Guardians have been a force to reckon with, scoring 382 runs and boasting a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .320, clearly reflecting their strong offensive capabilities.
Swinging a hot bat tonight.
Swinging a hot bat tonight.
After singling and doubling earlier in the game, Bo Naylor hustled his way to an RBI triple in the top of the eighth inning as the @CleGuardians padded their lead over the Orioles.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/KJDuCngC3m
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) June 26, 2024
The Guardians have recorded 127 doubles and 89 home runs as a team. With a slugging percentage of .408, they’ve struck out 555 times and drawn 236 walks.
Overall, they have scored 382 runs and have a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .320.
Guardians-Orioles Best Bet
It’s difficult to imagine this isn’t another high-scoring affair; I’d take over 9.5 runs at -110 odds.
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