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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Win Against Toronto Blue Jays in AL East Showdown at Rogers Centre

On Wednesday evening, the Baltimore Orioles will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of their series at Rogers Centre. Trevor Rogers (2-10, 4.76 ERA) will start for the Orioles, while Bowden Francis (4-3, 5.64 ERA) will start for the Blue Jays. The Orioles previously won three out of four games against the Blue Jays in their last series. The game is scheduled to start at 7:07 PM Eastern time, with the Orioles favored to win with a -145 opening line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles -145 | Blue Jays +133
• Spread: Orioles -1.5 (+105) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 59%.

Baltimore vs Toronto Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles split their series with the Cleveland Guardians over the weekend, winning the last two games including a 9-5 victory in the series finale. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman combined for five RBI to lead Baltimore to their fourth win in the last six games. Rookie Jackson Holliday hit his second home run of the season. Starter Corbin Burnes earned his 12th win of the 2024 season, pitching five innings and allowing five runs. Baltimore's pitching staff has been struggling, giving up four or more runs in five straight games. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde credited his team for coming back to secure the split against a tough opponent. Third baseman Jordan Westburg remains on the injured list with a fractured hand. Baltimore is currently ranked 3rd in offense, 14th in defense, and has a season record of 67-46.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays lost two out of three games to the New York Yankees over the weekend, including a close 4-3 defeat in 10 innings in the series finale. Despite an impressive performance by starter Yariel Rodriguez, Toronto's pitching staff has struggled recently, giving up four or more runs in four straight games. Shortstop Ernie Clement had a strong showing with three hits from the leadoff spot. In terms of key injuries, shortstop Bo Bichette remains on the IL with a calf strain. In their upcoming matchup with the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto's pitcher Francis has a 1-0 record with a 5.52 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in one start and five relief appearances against them. Overall, the Blue Jays have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 24th for offense and 27th for defense in the league, with a record of 51-61. Baltimore went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Toronto.

Baltimore Orioles Primed for Victory Against Toronto Blue Jays in Battle of AL East Rivals

The Baltimore Orioles have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities in recent matchups against the Toronto Blue Jays, winning three out of four games in Baltimore last month and consistently hitting well against their division rival. With a .266 batting average and .536 slugging percentage in their last 10 games against the Jays overall, and a .276 average in their last 10 games at Rogers Centre, the Orioles are likely to continue this trend in Wednesday's upcoming contest. Baltimore has also performed impressively on the road this season, with a winning percentage of 61%. In contrast, the Blue Jays have struggled at home, losing over half of their games at Rogers Centre this year and dropping four of their last five games overall. Toronto's pitching staff has shown vulnerability, allowing four or more runs in six of their previous seven games. With Baltimore's strong offense and solid pitching, supported by impressive stats and trends, the Orioles are the favored choice for a victory on the road. Choose the Orioles as the likely winners of this upcoming matchup.

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