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Orioles vs. Rays Preview: Baltimore Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Tampa Bay's Pitching Power

In this article, we provide a preview of the upcoming game between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of their four-game series. The Orioles are coming off a sweep of the Angels, while the Rays defeated the Mets in a weekend series. The starting pitchers for the game will be Dean Kremer for the Orioles and Zack Littell for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite at -120. Stay tuned for our Orioles vs. Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +109 | Rays -120
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-182) | Rays -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.

Baltimore vs Tampa Bay Stats

Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles secured their third straight victory and fourth win in their last five games by defeating the Angels in the final game of their three-game home series on Sunday afternoon. Despite their recent success, the Orioles find themselves in last place in the AL East division, trailing the New York Yankees by 12 games. They showcased a strong offensive performance against Los Angeles, totaling 12 hits with standout contributions from Jordan Westburg, Ramon Urias, Gunnar Henderson, and Gary Sanchez. Pitcher Spencer Blewett started the game, followed by Cade Povich, who earned the win. Dean Kremer is set to start the next game for the Orioles, with a record of 5-7 and a 4.99 ERA this season. The team currently holds a power ranking of 20 and ranks 25th in offense and 26th in defense, averaging 3.88 runs scored and 5.07 runs allowed per game. Baltimore's overall record is 30-40 for the season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays bounced back from a series loss in Boston by sweeping the Mets in New York over the weekend. With a record of 39-32, the Rays are currently second in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 3.5 games. In their recent win against the Mets, the Rays had a strong offensive performance with nine hits, including a home run by Junior Caminero. Shane Baz earned the win on the mound with an impressive pitching performance. Zack Littell is set to start the next game for the Rays with a 6-6 record and a 3.84 ERA for the season. The Rays are ranked #11 in offense, averaging 4.51 runs per game, and #7 in defense, giving up an average of 3.76 runs per game. In their recent matchups, the Orioles have won 2 out of 3 games against the Rays.

Littell's Improvement Not Enough as Orioles Struggle on the Road against Rays

Littell has shown improvement recently, although his tendency to give up home runs is a cause for concern. In his previous outing, he allowed four solo home runs which led to a 4-3 defeat against Boston. Baltimore, despite sweeping the Angels at home over the weekend, has struggled on the road with a record of 14-21 this season. The Orioles have had a challenging season overall, with Kremer displaying inconsistency as a pitcher. This will be Kremer's first time pitching at Steinbrenner Field, where the park dimensions may create challenges. The Rays are favored to win this match, as Littell is expected to perform well on the mound and secure a victory for the home team.

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