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Baltimore Orioles Set to Face Tampa Bay Rays in Series Opener, Despite Key Player Absences

On Monday, the Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of a four-game series. Both teams are coming off wins, with the Orioles winning two straight and the Rays winning four of their last six games. Baltimore will be without several key players, including Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo, while Tampa Bay will be missing Richard Palacios and Ha-seong Kim, among others. Zach Eflin will start on the mound for the Orioles, while Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite in this matchup. For a detailed prediction of the game, check out our MLB picks for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles -109 | Rays -104
• Spread: Orioles +1 (-155) | Rays -1 (+128)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 51%.

Baltimore vs Tampa Bay Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have struggled this season, ranking 15th in slugging percentage, 22nd in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 25th in runs scored. Cedric Mullins leads the team with 11 home runs and 34 RBI, while Ryan O'Hearn has contributed 10 home runs and 27 RBI. The team has hit a total of 101 doubles, nine triples, and 78 home runs in 69 games. On the mound, Baltimore ranks 24th in Quality Starts, 26th in ERA and WHIP, and 27th in batting average against. Zack Eflin has six wins and leads the team in strikeouts. With a power ranking of 20, the Orioles are ranked 25th in offense, 26th in defense, and have a record of 30-40 this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have shown solid offensive and defensive performances this season. They rank 11th in runs scored, 15th in batting average, 16th in slugging percentage, and 17th in on-base percentage. Junior Caminero leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Brandon Lowe close behind in both categories. Tampa Bay has several players contributing to their offensive production. On the mound, they are second in Quality Starts, third in WHIP, seventh in ERA, and 12th in batting average against. Zack Littell leads the team in wins, while Drew Rasmussen has the lowest ERA among starters. Ryan Pepiot will start the next game, with a solid record of 3-6 and leading the team in strikeouts. Despite their ranking of 1 in power, the Rays are 39-32 overall and recently lost a series to Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles on the Rise with 10 Wins in Last 14 Games, Tampa Bay Rays Encounter Recent Setbacks

Despite a slow start to the season, the Baltimore Orioles have shown significant improvement by winning 10 of their last 14 games. The team has faced challenges with injuries but is making progress with the return of both position players and pitchers from the injured list. Baltimore's recent victories, including a two-game winning streak culminating in a victory over Los Angeles, demonstrate their growing momentum. Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays, while performing well overall this season, have recently recorded a 2-2 record in their last four games. Baltimore's Zach Eflin has been a standout performer for the team, delivering a strong performance in a recent victory over the Detroit Tigers. In contrast, Tampa Bay's Ryan Pepiot struggled in his last outing, allowing five hits and three runs in a loss to Boston.

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