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Washington Nationals Expected to Extend Winning Streak Against Baltimore Orioles as Series Concludes

The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals will conclude their three-game series on Thursday, with the Nationals currently leading 1-0 after a 7-0 victory in the first game. The Orioles will start Cade Povich with a 6.38 ERA, while the Nationals will go with MacKenzie Gore and his 3.41 ERA. The Nationals are the betting favorite for this matchup, opening at -108 and currently at -115. Stay tuned to see our prediction for this Orioles vs. Nationals game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +103 | Nationals -115
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-195) | Nationals -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 53%.

Baltimore vs Washington Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are in need of wins as they have dropped three of their last four games. They lost two out of three games against the Reds and then dropped their first game in a set against Washington. Currently fourth in the AL East, they are two games behind the Blue Jays for third place and just a half game ahead of the Rays in fifth. In Tuesday's game, the Orioles were shut out and only managed one hit in a 7-0 loss. Cedric Mullins leads the team in offensive categories with six homers, 19 RBIs, and a .290 batting average. Adley Rutschman, the team's catcher, has four home runs and a .200 batting average. Gunnar Henderson, who recently returned from injury, has two home runs and three RBIs with a .213 batting average. Cade Povich, a left-handed pitcher, has an 0-2 record with a 6.38 ERA in his last start. With a power ranking of 29, the Orioles rank 12th in offense, last in defense, and have a 9-14 record this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals have recently shown improvement in their performance, winning three of their last four games. Pitcher Mitchell Parker had an outstanding performance, pitching eight innings and allowing only one hit in their recent victory. The team is currently behind the Marlins for third place in the NL East. Keibert Ruiz has been a key player for the Nationals, leading the team in hits and batting average. James Wood and Nathaniel Lowe have also been notable contributors to the team's offense. MacKenzie Gore will be making his sixth start of the season for Washington, with impressive stats in strikeouts and a solid ERA. The Nationals currently have a power ranking of 17 and rank 16th in offense, 26th in defense, with an overall record of 11-13. In their most recent matchups, Baltimore won two out of three games against Washington.

Washington Nationals Continue Winning Streak with MacKenzie Gore Leading the Charge

The Washington Nationals have shown significant improvement in their recent performance, securing victories in three out of their last four games. In contrast, the Baltimore Orioles have experienced a downturn, suffering losses in three of their last four matches. Washington's MacKenzie Gore, a standout player currently leading the major leagues in strikeouts, is set to pitch in this upcoming game. Gore's formidable pitching skills were on full display in his last outing, where he struck out 13 batters in six innings against the Colorado Rockies. The Orioles' pitching staff, on the other hand, struggled in their recent game as Povich conceded seven runs in just three innings. With their momentum and superior pitching, it is likely that the Nationals will emerge victorious in this match. Therefore, betting on the Washington Nationals to win would be a wise choice.

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