MLB Game: Oakland vs. Baltimore (July 7th 05:07)
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MLB Game: Oakland vs. Baltimore (July 7 05:07)
Luis Medina (1 win, 3 losses, 4.80 ERA) will attempt to secure his second win of the season. In his recent outing in Arizona on the 1st, Medina pitched 6 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run, showcasing his inconsistent performances. It’s also worth noting that Medina has a higher likelihood of struggling at home due to his recent patterns. The Oakland lineup, which scored all its runs the previous day through 2 home runs and 2 RBIs against Albert Suarez, has returned to its home-ground struggles. Their no-hit performance with runners in scoring position (0 for 5) was also evident. The bullpen, which pitched 4 innings allowing 3 hits and no runs, was fortunate not to concede any additional runs in the top of the 9th.
Baltimore
Cade Povich (1 win, 2 losses, 4.05 ERA) will attempt to secure his second win of the season. Povich, who earned his first career win in a game at home against Texas on the 30th, pitched 5 innings allowing 2 runs, maintaining his characteristic stability as a left-hander. However, he has shown inconsistency on the road and has historically struggled in daytime games since his minor league days. In the previous game, Baltimore's lineup, which managed to score all their runs early against Hogan Harris, later missed numerous scoring opportunities due to a lack of focus. Particularly, the lack of home runs could continue to be an issue for their scoring ability. The bullpen, which pitched 3 innings allowing 1 hit and no runs, has increased the trust in their ability to secure wins.
Comments
The previous game unfolded as a pitchers' duel due to Baltimore's lackluster batting performance. This game is likely to unfold differently. It’s unreasonable to expect stellar performances from both Medina and Povich. However, Oakland's lineup struggles against left-handers, and in a bullpen battle, Baltimore holds the advantage. The Baltimore Orioles, who have a stronger overall performance, are closer to winning.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Baltimore Win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 Baltimore Win
[[U/O]]: Under 8.5 ▼