June 12 MLB Baltimore Atlanta Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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With the harmony of batting and pitching, the Baltimore Orioles, who have achieved four consecutive wins, will be represented by Albert Suarez (2 wins, 1.83 ERA), who aims for his third victory of the season. Suarez demonstrated his ability to pitch effectively over five innings, allowing just two earned runs on June 6 against Toronto. The home advantage is also a positive factor for Suarez. In the previous day's game, Baltimore's batting lineup scored five runs, including two home runs, while targeting Peppyot and Kelly, indicating good overall hitting performance with 11 hits. Ryan O'Hearn contributed significantly by driving in three runs with two outs in a tie situation, fulfilling his role as the third batter effectively. The bullpen, which kept the opponent scoreless for two innings, is expected to deliver solid results if given proper rest.
The Atlanta Braves, suffering from a three-game losing streak due to starting pitching struggles, will send Max Fried (6 wins, 2 losses, 2.93 ERA) to challenge for his seventh win of the season. Fried showcased his ace status with a stellar performance of seven innings, allowing three earned runs and striking out 13 batters in a win against Boston on June 5. He has been formidable in recent interleague road games as well, offering hope for another strong outing. However, Atlanta's batting lineup has been unable to improve their overall hitting performance, having scored just five runs, including a three-run home run by Jared Kelenic against Hurst and Wims on Monday. The top three batters collectively managed only one hit in 14 at-bats, a significant weakness. The bullpen has done its job, holding up for 4.1 innings after an early exit of the starter.
Recently, the overall batting struggles of Atlanta have been quite noticeable, making it difficult to tackle Suarez. However, Baltimore may also face challenges from travel fatigue and underperformance against left-handed pitchers. While a pitching duel seems likely, Suarez has shown weaknesses in his ability to pitch deep into games, and it appears Baltimore's bullpen might face challenges. The Atlanta Braves, having an edge in pitching strength, are closer to achieving victory.
Projected Score: 4-2 in favor of Atlanta
Handicap: Atlanta victory
Over/Under: Under