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San Francisco Giants Look to Build on Series Opening Win as they Face Baltimore Orioles in Crucial Matchup

The San Francisco Giants, with a record of 73-78, fell short of their playoff aspirations in the 2024 season. As they face a critical off-season, the front office must make some significant decisions. In their upcoming game against the Baltimore Orioles (84-67), the Orioles have exceeded expectations and are looking to finish the season strong. The expected pitching matchup features RHP Hayden Birdsong for the Giants and RHP Dean Kremer for the Orioles. Baltimore is the favored team in this matchup, with the current line at -152.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Giants +136 | Orioles -152
• Spread: Giants +1.5 (-152) | Orioles -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 60%.

San Francisco vs Baltimore Stats

San Francisco Giants

Despite having some emerging stars, the San Francisco Giants have had a disappointing season, finishing fourth in the National League West with a subpar road record. The team has struggled to excel in any particular area, ranking 19th in total runs scored and 20th in team ERA. The addition of players like Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, and Jordan Hicks has not yielded the desired results, and the front office may face consequences as a result. Rookie right-hander Hayden Birdsong will take the mound, despite the team losing seven straight starts behind him. The Giants recently enjoyed a dominant 10-0 victory, led by strong pitching performances. With a power ranking of 25 and a record of 73-78, the Giants have room for improvement in both offensive and defensive aspects of their game.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles have recently experienced a downturn after a successful streak, putting them 3.5 games back of the Yankees in the AL East. Despite this, their strong offensive performance, ranking fifth in runs scored in baseball, and a team ERA ranking 13th in the league, suggest the potential for a deep postseason run. Righty Dean Kremer has shown improved performance in recent starts, and the team will look to bounce back from a recent loss to the Giants. The Orioles currently have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked #5 for offense and #15 for defense, with an overall record of 84-67. In their last three matchups, San Francisco went 1-2 against Baltimore.

San Francisco Giants triumph in closely contested rivalry series opener against Orioles

The San Francisco Giants emerged victorious in game one of the series, highlighting the closely contested rivalry that has developed between the two teams in recent years. Over their past 10 meetings since the 2016 season, both teams have won five games each, showcasing the balance of competition between them. Similarly, the record stands at 2-2 between the Giants and the Orioles since last season. Despite the Giants experiencing a seven-game losing streak behind pitchers Hayden Birdsong, the Orioles have shown promise with Dean Kremer posting an impressive 0.69 ERA in September. Consequently, it is anticipated that the Orioles will recover from their recent losses and secure a victory in the upcoming game.

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