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Blue Jays to Face Orioles in Critical Game Two of Series at Oriole Park

The Toronto Blue Jays (8-8) will be facing off against the Baltimore Orioles (5-8) in the second game of their three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday afternoon at 4:05 PM ET. Jose Berrios will be starting for the Blue Jays, while Cade Povich will be taking the mound for the Orioles. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, with the season series tied 2-2. Baltimore is the betting favorite at -121. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +110 | Orioles -121
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-196) | Orioles -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 55%.

Toronto vs Baltimore Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays recently bounced back from a series sweep by the Mets, winning three out of four games against Boston. They performed well offensively during this stretch, scoring 17 runs in the series. Going forward, Toronto will be relying on their offense against a struggling Baltimore pitching staff. The team's offensive statistics include an average of 3.71 runs per game (17th in the league), a .254 batting average (eighth), a .332 on-base percentage (eighth), and a .344 slugging percentage (22nd). Standout players include George Springer with a .429 batting average and 10 RBI, and Andres Gimenez with three home runs. Defensively, the Blue Jays are giving up an average of 3.21 runs per game (sixth) with opponents having a .216 batting average against them (eighth). The team has a 3.21 ERA (fifth) and a 1.10 WHIP (fifth). In his last start, Barrios secured a 6-2 win over Boston by giving up four hits and one run in seven innings. Toronto is currently ranked 22nd in power rankings but is 17th in offense (3.77 runs scored per game), fifth in defense (3.46 runs allowed per game), and has a record of 8-6 for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles have had a rough start to the season with three straight series losses after splitting their season opener with Toronto. They will look to turn things around and secure their first series win when they face the Blue Jays. The team's offensive stats place them in the middle of the league, with a batting average of .241 and averaging 4.23 runs per game. Tyler O'Neill leads the team with a .316 batting average, while Cedric Mullins leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Orioles are giving up an average of 4.54 runs per game and opponents have a .267 batting average against them. Povich struggled in his last start, giving up 12 hits and four runs in a loss to Kansas City. The Orioles currently have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 15th in offense and 21st in defense, with an overall record of 5-8. Toronto went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Baltimore.

Toronto Blue Jays Have Competitive Advantage Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged victorious in three of their last four games, while the Baltimore Orioles have suffered losses in three of their last five games. Toronto holds a competitive advantage due to their strong performance against left-handed pitching this season. Concerns arise for the Orioles as Povich's recent performances on the mound have been lackluster, surrendering seven runs in his first two starts. Additionally, Povich struggled against the Blue Jays last season, allowing 12 runs in two starts, indicating a potential challenge for him in their upcoming matchup. Baltimore may encounter offensive difficulties against right-handed pitchers as they have struggled in recent games. Barrios, who rebounded impressively after a loss to the Orioles in his first start, has given up only three runs in his last two starts, displaying a strong ability to contain Baltimore's offense. Considering these factors, it is advisable to place a wager on Toronto to win.

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