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Baltimore Orioles Look to Extend Dominance Over Tampa Bay Rays in Game Two of Series

The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their series on Saturday, Aug. 10. With a record of 69-48, the Orioles hold the best record in the American League, while the Rays are 58-57 overall and struggling to stay in postseason contention. Baltimore has dominated the series so far, with a 7-1 record against Tampa Bay. The game is set to start at 7:15 P.M. EST, with Corbin Burnes pitching for the Orioles and Drew Rasmussen starting for the Rays. Baltimore is the favorite to win, with the opening line at -172 and the current line at Baltimore -149.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles -149 | Rays +135
• Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+110) | Rays +1.5 (-126)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 60%.

Baltimore vs Tampa Bay Stats

Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles are leading the American League East with a record of 69-48, which also gives them the best record in the American League. The team is just one game back from having the best record in the sport overall. In their recent game, the Orioles defeated the Rays 4-1 with impressive performances from players like Cedric Mullins and Colton Cowser. Pitcher Zach Eflin also stood out, pitching seven innings and striking out seven batters. Manager Brandon Hyde praised Eflin's performance. On Saturday, Corbin Burnes will be pitching for Baltimore, with a 12-4 record and an ERA of 2.63. The team has been performing well offensively, ranking third in runs scored and hits. They also lead the league in home runs. The Orioles have a .303 batting average against the Rays specifically. In terms of power ranking, the Orioles are ranked 15th overall, with a strong offense and a respectable defense.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays currently have a record of 58-57 and are in fourth place in the American League East division, trailing the Orioles by 10 games. They are also five games out of a wild card spot. The team has struggled recently, losing five of their last eight games, including a 4-1 loss to Baltimore in their last game. Former Rays pitcher Zach Eflin was a key player in that game. The Rays will be starting Drew Rasmussen in their next game, his second appearance of the season after coming off of the injured list. The team has struggled offensively this season, ranking sixth worst in batting average and scoring the third fewest runs. They have also had difficulty against Baltimore this season, with a batting average of .207 in eight games.

Baltimore Orioles Primed for Victory Against Tampa Bay Rays with Strong Performance and Pitching Matchup

The Baltimore Orioles have shown significant improvement in their performance since the All-Star break, resulting in their current leading position in the American League. They have consistently outperformed the Tampa Bay Rays this season with an impressive 7-1 record against them. In the upcoming game on Saturday, the Orioles will have Corbin Burnes on the mound, who boasts an impressive 1.35 ERA against the American League East. When Burnes starts on the road, the Orioles have a strong record of 8-3 this season. Conversely, the Rays have struggled against Baltimore with a batting average of .207. On the Rays' side, Drew Rasmussen will be starting, marking his first start of the year after returning from a previous injury. However, with a high ERA of 8.59 in his rehab assignments, Rasmussen may face challenges against the Orioles. Consequently, the forecast favors Baltimore to cover and secure a victory.

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