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New York Yankees Favored to Win AL East Title Against Struggling Baltimore Orioles for Three-Game Series

The Baltimore Orioles will face the New York Yankees in a three-game American League East series starting Tuesday evening. The Orioles will have Dean Kremer (7-10, 4.19 ERA) on the mound, while the Yankees will start Clarke Schmidt (5-4, 2.37 ERA). The Yankees are the favorites in this matchup, with the opening line at -160 and the current line at New York -155. Both teams are coming off games on Sunday, with the Orioles losing at home and the Yankees winning on the road.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +140 | Yankees -155
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-148) | Yankees -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

Baltimore vs New York Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have been struggling in the second half of the season but remain one of the top teams in the sport. They currently hold the second spot in the AL East and are leading the AL Wild Card with an 86-70 record. The team has been performing well at the plate with a .248/.314/.434 team slash line and an average of 4.8 runs per game. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been a standout player with an OPS of .903 and 37 home runs. Right-hander Dean Kremer has been pitching effectively, despite a recent loss to the San Francisco Giants. Overall, Baltimore ranks 6th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a power ranking of 19.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees are currently leading the AL East with a 92-64 record and are fighting for the top seed and homefield advantage throughout the American League playoffs. Their offense has been impressive, ranking third in MLB with a .763 team OPS and averaging 5.02 runs per game. Center fielder Aaron Judge has been a standout performer with a 1.153 OPS and 55 home runs. Right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt, with a 5-4 record and 2.37 ERA, will be on the mound for the team. Despite a recent loss to the Seattle Mariners, where he gave up three runs, Schmidt has shown promise with seven strikeouts in five innings. The Yankees have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked third for offense, scoring an average of 5.01 runs per game. While their defense ranks eighth, giving up an average of 4.08 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Baltimore Orioles have won two out of three games against the New York Yankees.

Yankees Favored to Win AL East Title Against Struggling Orioles

The New York Yankees have demonstrated superior performance this season and in recent matchups. The Orioles have struggled in their last 10 games, going 3-7 with a two-game losing streak, while the Yankees have excelled with an 8-2 record and a three-game winning streak leading up to this game. Comparing the starting pitchers, both Dean Kremer and Clarke Schmidt have shown comparable performance patterns in terms of their road/home splits this season. However, the standout difference between these teams lies in their bullpen performance. New York ranks fourth in Major League Baseball with a 3.60 reliever ERA, whereas Baltimore ranks 19th with a 4.12 bullpen ERA. Based on these factors, the Yankees are favored to win this game and secure the AL East title on Tuesday night.

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