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Baltimore Orioles Look to Sweep Texas Rangers in Final Game of Series, Maintain Top Spot in AL East

The Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers will face off in the final game of their four-game series on Sunday, June 30. The Orioles, who have won the first three games, are looking to sweep the series and improve their impressive 53-30 record, tied for the best in the American League. On the other hand, the Rangers, with a 37-46 overall record, are struggling to keep up with the pace for the playoffs. The game is set to begin at 7:10 P.M. EST, with Andrew Heaney starting for the Rangers and Cole Irvin for the Orioles. Baltimore is the betting favorite, opening at -148 and currently at Baltimore -155.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rangers +141 | Orioles -155
• Spread: Rangers +1.5 (-145) | Orioles -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 61%.

Texas vs Baltimore Stats

Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers are currently 37-46 overall this season, placing them in third in the National League West division. They are nine games behind the Mariners for first place and eight games ahead of the Athletics to avoid last place. The Rangers are also eight games back from a wild card spot. Unfortunately, they have lost their last six games coming into Sunday afternoon. In their recent game against the Orioles, they lost 6-5 with Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, and Nathaniel Lowe hitting home runs. Pitcher Michael Lorenzen gave up five earned runs and four hits in the loss. Despite the tough loss, Manager Bochy praised the team's effort and opportunities created. The Rangers will start Andrew Heaney, who has a record of 2-9 this season with an ERA of 4.17. They are 4-12 overall when Heaney starts and 2-7 when he starts on the road. Heaney has an ERA of 3.53 when pitching away. Texas is hitting .237 this season, ranking 20th in the league, and averaging 2.7 runs per road game when Heaney has started. In terms of power ranking, Texas is currently ranked 24th, 18th in offense, 17th in defense, and are 37-46 this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles are currently in first place in the American League East division, one game ahead of the Yankees. They are tied with the Guardians for first place in the American League overall. The team has won four straight games, with their latest victory being a 6-5 win against the Rangers. Anthony Santander and Hesston Kjerstad had key performances in the game. Cole Irvin will start for the Orioles in their upcoming game, despite having lost his last three home starts. The team has impressive offensive statistics, including being ranked #1 for offense and hitting the most home runs in the league this season. They have a record of 53-30 overall.

Baltimore Orioles' Powerful Offense and Strong Pitching Make Them Favorites Against Texas Rangers

The Baltimore Orioles have established themselves as a formidable team in the league due to their impressive offensive performance. Leading the league in runs scored and home runs, the Orioles maintain a consistent offensive presence that poses a challenge for their opponents. With Andrew Heaney slated to pitch, the Texas Rangers are anticipated to struggle, particularly given their 2-7 road record when facing Heaney. Furthermore, the Orioles will be starting Cole Irvin, who has demonstrated strong pitching capabilities with a home game ERA of 3.38. Facing a Rangers team with a June batting average of .227, it is expected that Irvin will deliver a solid performance. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place a bet on the Orioles to cover in the upcoming game.

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