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Albert Suarez Shines in Orioles Rotation, Poised for Victory Against Houston in Game Two Showdown

The Houston Astros are set to play the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a four-game series at Camden Yards on Friday night. Hunter Brown will start on the mound for the Astros, while Albert Suarez will pitch for the Orioles. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05 PM ET with Baltimore opening as the home favorite. Despite the opening odds, Houston is currently favored to win with a betting line of -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -115 | Orioles +103
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+140) | Orioles +1.5 (-159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 53%.

Houston vs Baltimore Stats

Houston Astros

Hunter Brown will be starting the second game of the road series against the Baltimore Orioles. In his last outing, he pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six. Despite struggles with walks, Brown has managed to rack up 63 strikeouts over his last 10 starts. He currently holds a 3.82 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 145:50 K:BB ratio over 134.1 innings this season. Houston enters the series with a five-game lead in the AL West, boasting a power ranking of 6 and a record of 69-58. They have been performing well offensively, averaging 4.57 runs per game, and defensively, allowing only 4.04 runs against. Brown faces a tough matchup against the Orioles, who have a dangerous lineup, so his ability to limit walks will be key in securing a win.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

Albert Suarez will be taking the mound for Game Two of the series against the Astros. He has been performing well, earning a win against Boston last week and pitching six scoreless innings. Suarez has been impressive since joining the rotation, pitching 17.2 scoreless innings in three starts. According to yahoo.com, Suarez has been utilizing his fastball effectively, with good results. The Orioles are currently tied with the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East, with a power ranking of 10. They are ranked #3 for offense, averaging 5.04 runs per game, and #15 for defense, allowing 4.32 runs per game. Houston has struggled in their recent matchups against Baltimore, going 0-3.

Albert Suarez Shines in Orioles Rotation, Poised for Victory Against Houston

Albert Suarez has demonstrated his capabilities since joining the Orioles rotation in place of Grayson Rodriguez. In his recent outing against Boston, Suarez pitched six scoreless innings, allowing seven hits, zero walks, and striking out six to secure the win. With a 3.18 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an impressive 78:33 K: BB ratio in 96.1 innings across 17 starts this season, Suarez has proven to be a reliable asset for the team. Although Houston is performing well, I have confidence in Suarez to deliver another strong performance at home. In comparison, Hunter Brown has shown potential but has struggled with issuing too many walks, with 21 walks in his last 60 innings over 10 starts. Given this, Baltimore is poised to capitalize on Brown's vulnerability and emerge victorious. My recommendation is to support the Orioles in this contest.

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