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Pitching Duel Between Kremer and Berrios to Determine Outcome in Blue Jays vs. Orioles Series: High Stakes Showdown on Wednesday Afternoon

In this upcoming matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, the AL East rivals will conclude their four-game series in Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon. The Orioles, currently playing the role of spoilers, will face a tough challenge as they take on the Blue Jays, who are in contention to win the AL East. The pitching matchup will feature Blue Jays' righty Jose Berrios facing off against Orioles' righty Dean Kremer. The game is scheduled for a 12:35 PM EST start time. For more details and insights on this game, take a look at our Blue Jays at Orioles prediction and consider utilizing our top picks to maximize your potential earnings.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays -102 | Orioles -113
• Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+152) | Orioles +1.5 (-184)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 53%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently leading the AL East and are poised to secure a playoff spot for the first time since 2023. Despite recent losses to the Orioles, including a blowout on Monday and a defeat during Tuesday's doubleheader, the team remains in a strong position. Veteran pitcher Jose Berrios will take the mound in the final game of the series, boasting a 7-4 record this season with impressive statistics. With key players like Yim Garcia, Alejandro Kirk, and Alek Manoah out due to injuries, the Blue Jays are relying on their depth and Berrios' strong performance to maintain their position at the top of the division.

Baltimore Orioles

Despite two months remaining in the regular season schedule, the Baltimore Orioles are in last place in the AL East and face slim playoff chances. They are likely to play the role of spoilers for the remainder of the season. Recently, they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in back-to-back games, with Jordan Westburg leading the offense. Right-hander Dean Kremer will take the mound next, boasting a record of 8-7 with six quality starts this season. The Orioles have won three of his last five starts. Despite facing several key injuries, including players such as Ryan Mountcastle and Adley Rutschman, the Orioles continue to persevere.

Highly Anticipated Pitching Duel Between Kremer and Berrios Set to Determine Outcome in Orioles vs. Blue Jays Series

The upcoming series between the solid veteran pitchers, Kremer and Berrios, is anticipated to be highly competitive. Kremer has demonstrated strong performance at home with a sub-3.00 ERA and a favorable record of five wins in seven decisions. On the other hand, Berrios has maintained effectiveness both at home and on the road this season, with an impressive 3.30 ERA in road games. The Blue Jays have shown their capability by winning four out of Berrios’ last five starts. The game on Wednesday afternoon is expected to be closely contested, with the outcome potentially being determined by the performance of the bullpens. Given the Blue Jays' superior bullpen and higher batting average compared to the Orioles, it is recommended to consider taking the Jays with the money line for this matchup.

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