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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Take On Philadelphia Phillies in Friday Matchup at Camden Yards

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series on Friday. The Phillies, who currently hold the top spot in the NL East, will have Ranger Suarez on the mound, while the Orioles, who are in 2nd place in the AL East, will have Kyle Bradish pitching. This matchup will take place at Camden Yards in Baltimore, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 pm. Baltimore is favored to win, with an opening line of -127.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies +117 | Orioles -130
• Spread: Phillies +1.5 (-184) | Orioles -1.5 (+161)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Philadelphia vs Baltimore Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL East by a significant margin of 9.5 games, making them the biggest division-leading team in the majors. They currently have the best record in the National League, with only the New York Yankees having more wins overall. Despite splitting their first two games against the Red Sox in Fenway, Bryson Stott stood out with two RBIs in the second game, although the team ultimately lost 8-6. Stott, the team's shortstop, has five home runs, 34 RBIs, and a batting average of .248, while Alec Bohm, the third baseman, leads the team with a batting average of .286 and 52 RBIs. Bryce Harper leads the team in home runs with 15 and also has 42 RBIs and a batting average of .282. Kyle Schwarber, the leadoff hitter and DH, has 13 home runs and 38 RBIs. Left-hander Ranger Suarez has a strong record of 10-1, with an ERA of 1.81, and the team has won 4 out of his last 5 starts. With a power ranking of 4, the Phillies are ranked second in offense and defense, scoring an average of 5.10 points per game and allowing only 3.48 points against them. Overall, the team is 46-22 this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles have the third best record in baseball, behind only the Yankees in the AL East division. They are trailing New York by 2.5 games and have an 11-game lead over the Red Sox. Despite a recent loss to Atlanta, the Orioles had a strong showing with a three-run home run from Kyle Stowers. Their shortstop Gunnar Henderson leads the team in home runs with 21, just four behind the league leader. Anthony Santander, in the cleanup spot, has added 14 home runs and 37 RBIs. Adley Rutschman boasts the best batting average on the team at .294 with 50 RBIs and 13 home runs. Third baseman Jordan Westburg has contributed 10 home runs and 39 RBIs while batting .279. Kyle Bradish has a 2-0 record in his 8 starts, with a 2.62 ERA and 49 strikeouts. Baltimore ranks #1 for offense, scoring an average of 5.13 runs per game, and #3 for defense, allowing an average of 3.49 runs per game. They hold an overall record of 45-23.

Baltimore Orioles Favored to Continue Strong Season Performance Against Phillies

Baltimore has demonstrated strong performance this season, particularly excelling in runline coverage with a 61.8% success rate, surpassing even the Yankees in this category. There are multiple factors favoring the Orioles in their upcoming game against the Phillies. Notably, the Phillies are facing a challenging scheduling situation with a late arrival in Baltimore after playing in Boston the night before, while the Orioles have had the advantage of playing at home and enjoying extra rest. Additionally, Ranger Suarez, despite his overall strength, has shown weaker performance on the road and has recently struggled in giving up multiple earned runs in several consecutive starts. On the other hand, Kyle Bradish has maintained an impressive record of not allowing any home runs in over 34 innings pitched this season. Considering these factors, it is advisable to support the Orioles for a favorable outcome in the upcoming game.

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