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Yankees Favored to Win Final Game Against Orioles in Crucial AL East Series

In the final game of the three-game American League East series, the Baltimore Orioles will face off against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Despite the Orioles being second in the AL East with a 47-25 record, they lost the opener 4-2. Left-handed pitcher Cole Irvin (ERA: 3.03) will take the mound for the Orioles, while the Yankees, sitting at the top of the AL East with a 51-24 record, will have rookie right-handed pitcher Luis Gil (ERA: 2.02) starting. The Yankees are favored to win, opening at -142 and currently sitting at -146.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +133 | Yankees -146
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-160) | Yankees -1.5 (+139)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.

Baltimore vs New York Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have a promising young core that is playing well, but are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 road loss in their recent game. Despite hitting well, the team struggled with runners in scoring position and left six players on base. Anthony Santander's two-run homer in the ninth inning was the team's only offense. Left-hander Cole Irvin will be starting for the Orioles, boasting a 6-3 record with a 3.03 ERA. The Orioles currently rank #1 in offense, #2 in defense, and have a season record of 48-25.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees continue to excel offensively, coming off a close 4-2 win in their recent game where they displayed strong hitting and base running skills. Despite only one extra-base hit, the team went 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 10 players on base. Pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered an exceptional performance, pitching six shutout innings. Rookie Luis Gil, with a 9-1 record and impressive stats, will be starting the next game. With a current power ranking of 3 and a strong offense and defense, the Yankees have a record of 51-25 and are performing well overall. Additionally, in their last three matchups against Baltimore, the Yankees have won two games out of three.

New York Yankees Pitching and Hitting Surges Ahead for Crucial Series Victory

In the last seven starts, there has been a noticeable contrast in performance among starting pitchers. Cole Irvin boasts a 3-2 record with a 3.21 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, whereas Luis Gil has an impressive 6-0 record with a 1.26 ERA and a 0.834 WHIP during the same period. Additionally, Aaron Judge is poised to return to the lineup with an exceptional 1.276 OPS in his last 12 games, adding depth to the team's offensive firepower. Given these factors, it is advisable to anticipate continued pressure on pitchers. Therefore, it is recommended to support the New York Yankees to secure a victory and conclude this crucial three-game series on a positive note.

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