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Red Sox Favored Over Orioles in AL East Showdown at Fenway Park: Game Two Previewed for 7:10 p.m. ET kickoff

This content provides a preview of an upcoming doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, with a focus on game two starting at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Red Sox have had success against the Orioles in recent matchups, winning six of their last ten meetings. Both teams have had a tendency to play games that go under the total. The starting pitchers for the game will be Cade Povich for the Orioles and Brayan Bello for the Red Sox. Boston is the favorite, opening at -130 with the current line at Boston -117. Fans looking for a prediction on the Orioles vs. Red Sox game can find further details in the article.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +105 | Red Sox -117
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-188) | Red Sox -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

Baltimore vs Boston Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently struggling, with a record of 16-32 for the season and a recent series loss to Milwaukee. They have a tough matchup against Boston, with right-hander Charlie Morton likely to start on Friday. Despite his solid performance in his last outing, Morton has had a rough season so far with a 0-7 record and a 7.68 ERA. The Orioles are hoping to improve their performance, especially in the pitching department with key players missing due to injury. Their lineup remains strong and they are looking to make a push for the AL Wild Card race. Injuries include LF Ramon Laureano who is day-to-day. The team is currently ranked 25th in offense, averaging 3.81 runs per game, and 27th in defense, allowing an average of 5.58 runs against them per game.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have recently shown strength by winning two out of three games against New York in their previous series. Despite being 4-6 in their last ten games, they are looking to turn things around with right-hander Lucas Giolito set to pitch against Baltimore. Giolito has struggled in his previous appearance, but with the addition of Alex Bregman and other key players, Boston's lineup has become even stronger. The team's power ranking is at 17, with a strong offense ranked at #9, and a defense ranked at #23. Boston may not be championship contenders, but they are expected to be competitive in the AL East. No new injuries have been reported for their upcoming game against the Orioles.

Breaking Down the AL East Showdown: Orioles vs. Red Sox Preview and Prediction

Discover insights on the upcoming AL East rivalry game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox to determine the likely victor. Explore our detailed analysis and prediction for this highly anticipated matchup.

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