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Baltimore Orioles Expected to Prevail Against Cleveland Guardians in Tuesday Night Showdown

The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles are set to face off in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday night. Logan Allen will take the mound for the Guardians, while Cole Irvin will be pitching for the Orioles. The game is scheduled to start at 6:35 EST at Camden Yards. Baltimore is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -137 and the current line at -143.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +129 | Orioles -143
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-157) | Orioles -1.5 (+137)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 59%.

Cleveland vs Baltimore Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are currently on a five-game winning streak, having swept the Blue Jays over the weekend. The offense has been strong, scoring 379 runs in 75 games with an average of 5.05 runs per game, ranking them third overall. Cleveland batters have a slash line of .245/.321/.408 and have hit 221 extra-base hits with 67 stolen bases. They have struck out 543 times and walked 234 times. Steven Kwan hit a solo home run in their recent win, his seventh of the season, and has been hitting well since returning from injury in late May. The pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.47, ranking them fourth in the American League. The starting rotation is 28-19 with a 4.30 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Allen, who has been performing well in June, looks to continue his winning streak against the Orioles. Overall, Cleveland has a power ranking of 5 and a record of 50-26 this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles had a strong offensive showing in their series against the Yankees, leading the American League with 403 runs scored in 77 games, averaging 5.23 runs per game. Despite this, they were swept by Houston over the weekend. In terms of pitching, the Orioles had a 3.38 team ERA, which was second best in the American League. Jordan Westburg hit his 13th home run of the season in Sunday's loss, with a batting average of .277 and 45 RBIs. In their upcoming matchup against Cleveland, left-handed pitcher Irvin will be looking to improve on his recent performance, coming off a no decision against the Yankees. Overall, the Orioles have a power ranking of 4 and are strong on offense, defense, and have a record of 49-29. Cleveland recently won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles Poised for Victory Against Cleveland Guardians at Camden Yards

In the previous season, Cleveland achieved a 4-3 record in seven meetings, winning two out of three games in Baltimore. The Orioles have an impressive home record of 25-14 this season, ranking second in the AL for most home wins, and they have won 4 out of their last 6 games at Camden Yards. On the other hand, the Guardians have performed well on the road with a 23-17 record away from home. Despite this, their starting pitcher, Allen, has a 5-3 record in nine road starts, with a 4.27 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. He has given up eight home runs and 17 walks in 46.1 innings on the road. In comparison, his counterpart, Irvin, has a 3-2 record at home this season with a 2.83 ERA. Baltimore has won 5 out of the last 9 games against Cleveland. Therefore, the recommendation is to go with the Orioles.

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