August 19th 02:35 MLB Baltimore Boston Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Baltimore Orioles, suffering from a struggling lineup that has led to consecutive losses, will have Albert Suarez (5 wins, 4 losses, 3.39 ERA) aiming for his sixth victory of the season. Suarez showcased a strong performance on the 12th against Tampa Bay, pitching 6.2 innings with 4 hits and no runs. However, he has faced unfortunate circumstances with the bullpen dropping the ball and missing out on wins in two consecutive games. His recent pitching has been very promising, which adds to the expectations for this home game. In their last game, the Orioles were unable to overcome the pitching of Baio, with Gunnar Henderson's solo home run being their only score, demonstrating the inconsistency in their batting during this series. It seems necessary for them to take advantage of the fact that Crawford presents a different pitching type than Baio. The bullpen, which collapsed with 3 runs in just 2.1 innings, remains the team's biggest Achilles' heel.
The Boston Red Sox, riding their pitching success into consecutive wins, will have Cutter Crawford (8 wins, 9 losses, 4.21 ERA) aiming for his ninth victory of the season. In a home game against Texas on the 14th, Crawford earned a win with 5.1 innings pitched while allowing 4 runs, but he continues to struggle with inconsistent pitching. The previous matchup against the Orioles also resulted in a 5-run loss, which is a significant indicator. In their latest game, Boston took advantage of the Orioles’ pitching, scoring 5 runs including a pivotal 2-run home run from Rafael Devers. This shows they are continuously exploiting the Orioles' bullpen, which is a positive aspect. It would be a considerable strength if the core lineup performs as expected. The bullpen managed to pitch 3 innings without allowing a run, meaning they should consider this game as if they are playing without their top 3 relief pitchers.
The Orioles' lineup has been quite inconsistent. If they struggled against Baio, they may face difficulties against Crawford as well. While Suarez has been pitching well recently, Boston also has strengths against right-handed pitchers. However, in this game, Boston will not be able to utilize all 3 relief pitchers, which will likely be decisive in the outcome. The Orioles, with an edge in pitching strength, seem closer to victory.
Expected score: 7-5 in favor of Baltimore
Handicap: Baltimore victory
Over/Under: Over