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Baltimore Orioles Favored to Secure Victory Against Chicago White Sox in Final Game of Series at Camden Yards

On Wednesday evening, the Chicago White Sox will face off against the Baltimore Orioles in the final game of their series at Camden Yards. The White Sox will start Jonathan Cannon, while the Orioles will start Albert Suárez. The Orioles have had success against the White Sox in past meetings, including a win in the first game of this current series. The game is set for 6:35 PM Eastern time, with Baltimore favored to win. Please note that Tuesday's game results are not included in this summary.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: White Sox +279 | Orioles -330
• Spread: White Sox +1.5 (+140) | Orioles -1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 77%.

Chicago vs Baltimore Stats

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox suffered their 11th consecutive loss against the Orioles on Sunday, with Chris Flexen receiving his 14th loss of the season. Flexen allowed three earned runs in just 3.1 innings of work, with the team's relief corps giving up an additional eight runs. DH Corey Julks had two hits and an RBI in the loss, with the offense struggling to score more than three runs in their recent games. Starter Cannon will make his first appearance against the Orioles on Wednesday, with a previous ERA of 8.40 and 2.00 WHIP in his past three starts. Flexen has expressed disappointment in his recent performances, acknowledging a lack of consistency. Key injuries include second baseman Brooks Baldwin being day-to-day. Chicago is currently ranked 30 in power rankings, with poor offensive and defensive statistics and a 31-109 season record.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles have been on a hot streak, winning three out of their last four games, including a dominant 13-3 victory over the White Sox. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and outfielder Cedric Mullins were key players in the win, with Henderson hitting his 34th home run of the season and Mullins contributing with a home run and three RBIs. The Orioles' offense has been performing well, scoring five or more runs in four consecutive games. Pitcher Chris Burnes earned his 13th win of the season in the game against the White Sox, while Suarez was effective in his recent outings against them. However, the Orioles are dealing with key injuries to players like Ramon Urias, Ryan Mountcastle, and Heston Kjerstad. With a power ranking of 11, the Orioles rank 4th in offense and 13th in defense, with an overall record of 81-59. Despite their recent success, the White Sox have had the upper hand in their recent matchups, winning all three against Baltimore.

Suarez Shines as Orioles Primed for Victory Against White Sox

Suarez had an impressive performance, allowing only two earned runs and five hits in his recent start and relief appearance against the White Sox. The Baltimore Orioles have historically had success against the White Sox, winning seven out of their last eight matchups overall and three of their last four games at Camden Yards. Orioles batters have been particularly strong against White Sox pitching, boasting a .283 batting average and a .451 slugging percentage in their previous 10 games. Baltimore holds a 56.5% winning percentage at home this season, while the White Sox have struggled on the road, losing more than 75% of their games. The Orioles have a clear advantage both offensively and in pitching for this upcoming matchup. Their batters rank in the top five in various categories, including slugging percentage, whereas the White Sox rank near the bottom of the league. Baltimore also has a superior ERA, ranking 11th with 3.93 compared to the White Sox's second-to-last ranking of 4.89. Based on these statistics and trends, it is likely that the Orioles will secure a comfortable victory in the final game of the series at Camden Yards.

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