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Yankees Look to Bounce Back Against Orioles After Snapping Losing Streak

The New York Yankees will face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of their weekend series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees will be looking to build on a much-needed win after snapping a six-game losing streak, while the Orioles are hoping to continue their recent improvement. Zach Eflin will start for the Orioles, with Clarke Schmidt taking the mound for the Yankees. New York is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -165. The betting line has remained steady leading up to the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +149 | Yankees -165
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-146) | Yankees -1.5 (+122)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

Baltimore vs New York Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have a record of 31-42 entering Saturday, with a struggling offense averaging just 4.0 runs per game. Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins have been the standout performers in the lineup. The team has struggled to generate big innings and ranks poorly in on-base percentage and slugging. Pitcher Zach Eflin will start the game, but the pitching staff as a whole has posted a 4.98 ERA. The bullpen has also struggled with a 4.58 ERA. Baltimore is currently ranked 24th in offense, 26th in defense, and has a power ranking of 9.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees currently lead the AL East with a record of 42-31 and have one of the most productive lineups in the league, averaging 5.1 runs per game with a .253 batting average and 113 home runs. Aaron Judge has been a standout performer with a .366 average, 26 home runs, and 60 RBI. The team's depth and power give them a significant advantage at the plate. On the pitching side, the Yankees boast a strong staff with a 3.52 team ERA and opponents hitting just .218 against them. Clarke Schmidt is likely to start on Saturday with a 3-3 record and 3.16 ERA, striking out 60 batters over 62.2 innings. Overall, the Yankees have a power ranking of 17 and rank 3rd in offense and 8th in defense. In their recent matchups, Baltimore went 1-2 against New York.

Yankees Struggling as Orioles Pose Threat in Upcoming AL East Matchup

The New York Yankees have maintained a strong position in the AL East for the majority of the season. However, there are growing concerns surrounding the team's recent performance, having lost six of their last seven games leading up to this series. Additionally, there is a noticeable disadvantage when supporting the Yankees on their home turf. Despite having a pitching advantage with Schmidt's consistent performance, it is important to note that New York has only won two out of their last six games in which he started. On the other hand, even though Eflin's performance has been inconsistent, the Baltimore Orioles have secured three wins out of his last four outings, including a dominant victory against Detroit. As a result, I am inclined to support the Orioles to keep this game competitive.

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