August 20, 08:10 MLB New York Mets Baltimore Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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On August 20 at 08:10, the New York Mets faced the Baltimore Orioles in an overseas baseball analysis.
After their winning streak ended due to bullpen struggles, the New York Mets will look for their eighth win of the season with David Peterson (7 wins, 1 loss, 3.04 ERA) on the mound. Peterson secured a win with a strong performance of 6.1 innings, 3 hits, and 1 earned run in a home game against Oakland on the 15th. In August, he has maintained a solid ERA of 1.56 across three games, with a batting average against of .194. Being a strong performer at home also raises expectations for this game. After failing to produce runs in the previous game, only scoring 2 runs including a solo home run by Brandon Nimmo against Velazquez, the Mets’ lineup needs to reduce their inconsistencies. Mark Vientos had a tough day, wasting two scoring chances with two outs in the ninth. The bullpen, which allowed 2 earned runs in three innings, also struggled, particularly Juan Sosa and Reed Garrett.
The Baltimore Orioles managed to break their losing streak thanks to a strong performance from their pitchers. Trevor Rogers (2 wins, 11 losses, 4.89 ERA) will try for his third win of the season. In a home game against Washington on the 14th, Rogers had a poor showing with 5 earned runs in 5 innings, revealing a decline in his performance since the Yankees trade. He might have to rely on his away performance this time. Although Baltimore secured a victory in their last game, their batting has been an issue in the recent two games despite scoring 4 runs against Crawford and Hong, including 2 home runs. It would have been a guaranteed loss without those 2 home runs and 3 RBIs out of 3 hits. The bullpen that allowed 2 earned runs in three innings is another weakness for the team.
Since his trade, Trevor Rogers’ pitching performance has declined compared to before. He is likely to struggle against the Mets. Of course, considering Baltimore's lineup, he may have a fighting chance against left-handers, but Peterson has proven strong at home and has been pitching well recently. Most importantly, the Orioles' bullpen is quite messy. The New York Mets, with their superior pitching, are closer to victory.
Predicted score: 5-3 in favor of the New York Mets
Handicap: New York Mets victory
Over/Under: Under