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Taj Bradley to Start for the Rays Against Dean Kremer and the Orioles: Rays vs. Orioles Prediction and Stats

In the upcoming match between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles, Taj Bradley will be the starting pitcher for the Rays while Dean Kremer takes the mound for the Orioles. The Orioles currently lead the season series 3-2. Despite Baltimore being the betting favorite with an opening line of -115, it remains to be seen if Bradley can secure his sixth win of the season for the Rays on Sunday afternoon. Stay tuned for the Rays vs. Orioles prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +104 | Orioles -115
• Spread: Rays -1.5 (+158) | Orioles +1.5 (-192)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 53%.

Tampa Bay vs Baltimore Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

Taj Bradley will start for the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon, coming off a dominant performance against the Royals where he pitched 6.2 scoreless innings and earned the win. Bradley has had a mixed season with a 5.09 ERA this month but has delivered a 4.57 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP overall. The Rays are currently 2.5 games behind the Yankees in the division and have been performing well, winning two of three games against Detroit and sweeping the Royals with only one run conceded in the series. Jonathan Aranda, Danny Jansen, and Junior Caminero are standout hitters for the team, while Chris Morel has struggled. The Rays have a solid offense, averaging 4.77 runs per game, and strong pitching with a 3.68 ERA. Tampa Bay is ranked 6th in offense and defense and holds a 46-36 record this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

Dean Kremer had a solid performance in his recent outing against the Yankees, but overall, he is having a subpar season with a 4.60 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. The Baltimore Orioles are facing challenges this season but still have a chance in the wildcard race. Gunnar Henderson and Ryan O'Hearn are standout players, while Adley Rutschman is currently on the IL. The team is struggling offensively, scoring an average of 4.16 runs per game, and their pitching has been a weak point with a 4.92 ERA, ranking them 28th in the league. The Orioles have a power ranking of 10 and are #24 for offense, #25 for defense, and have an overall record of 35-46. In their recent matchups, Tampa Bay won 2 out of 3 games against Baltimore.

Tampa Bay Rays Dominate MLB with Strong Performances on the Mound and at the Plate

The Tampa Bay Rays have demonstrated their prowess as one of the top teams in Major League Baseball, showcasing strong performance both at the plate and on the mound. With a recent series sweep of the Royals and victories in three of their last four series, the Rays currently hold a six-game advantage above .500 on the road. In particular, pitcher Taj Bradley has been instrumental in the team's success, yielding only one run against formidable opponents such as the Houston Astros and securing shutouts against the Mets and Royals in his last two starts. This has contributed to the Rays winning three of Bradley's last four outings. Conversely, Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer has struggled with a 4.30 ERA this month, resulting in defeats in six of his last nine starts.

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