New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles 7/29/2023 Prediction, Analysis, and Odds
On Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 7:15 PM ET, the New York Yankees will face off against the Baltimore Orioles in MLB action at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD. Throughout this season, the New York Yankees have displayed strong performances from their pitching staff. They currently rank eighth in WHIP with 1.25 and ninth in team ERA with 3.89. Although their starting rotation has only managed 30 quality starts, placing them 24th overall, their pitching staff has effectively limited opposing hitters to a commendable .233 batting average. Gerrit Cole leads the charge for the Yankees in victories (9) and strikeouts (144). On Saturday, the ball will be handed to Clarke Schmidt, the right-hander with a record of 6-6, a 4.33 ERA, and 97 strikeouts this year.
In terms of offensive performance, the Yankees currently rank 26th in team batting average, 18th in slugging percentage, and next to last in on-base percentage (.302). Their run-scoring ranks 21st in the league with 446 runs scored. The return of Aaron Judge, who leads the team with 19 home runs and 40 RBIs, after a toe injury is expected to bolster the Yankees’ lineup significantly. Despite only appearing in 50 of the team’s 103 games, Judge is the leader in home runs for the Yankees. Additionally, Gleyber Torres holds the league’s top spot in RBIs with 43 and ranks second with 16 home runs. As the trade deadline of August 1 approaches, the Yankees, currently in last place, face uncertainty about whether they will be buyers or sellers in the market.
The Yankees’ bullpen has seen significant action, entering the game 118 times with runners on base and making 125 appearances in high-leverage situations. They have accumulated 59 holds throughout the season, ranking 11th in MLB. When faced with 105 save opportunities, their relievers have maintained a 66.7% save percentage, securing 30 saves this year while missing 15 chances. However, the bullpen has left behind 174 base runners, with 36.2% of them eventually scoring a run for the opposing team. Throughout the season, the Yankees have utilized 329 bullpen pitchers.
- The NY Yankees are 4-2 Straight Up in their last 6 games.
- The Yankees are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games with the Baltimore Orioles.
- The New York Yankees are 0-5 SU in their last 5 road matches.
New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles 7/29/2023 Prediction, Analysis, and Odds
The Baltimore Orioles hold the top spot in the American League East, but they recognize the need to improve their pitching to make a deep postseason run. With a WHIP of 1.30, they rank 19th in the league, and their ERA of 4.19 places them at 16th. Opposing batters are hitting .250 against their pitching staff, ranking them 20th, while their starting rotation has recorded 40 Quality Starts, placing them 10th. Leading the Orioles in strikeouts is Tyler Wells with 110, and Dean Kremer holds the team lead in wins with 10. Taking the mound on Saturday will be Tyler Wells, the right-hander who boasts a record of 7-5, a 3.65 ERA, and 110 strikeouts this season.
At the plate, the Orioles have shown decent performance, ranking 16th in team batting average (.250), 15th in on-base percentage (.319), and 9th in slugging percentage (.420). Their run-scoring ranks 10th in the league with 498 runs scored. Anthony Santander leads the Baltimore Orioles with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs, closely followed by Gunner Henderson (16 home runs) and Cedric Mullins (47 RBIs), currently sidelined with an injury. Regarding RBIs, Adam Frazier and Adley Rutschman also contributed with 46 each.
Regarding closing out games, the Orioles have relied on their relievers in 57 save opportunities and secured 34 saves. They have deployed 349 bullpen pitchers throughout the season, placing them 18th in MLB with a save percentage of 59.6%. Their bullpen pitchers have entered the game 127 times, with runners in scoring position and 135 times in high-pressure situations. Of the 188 inherited runners, Baltimore’s bullpen has a 36.7% rate of allowing inherited runners to score. Overall, the Orioles have had 136 save opportunities, accumulated 77 holds, and experienced 23 missed saves.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of the Baltimore Orioles’ last 5 games.
- The Orioles are 14-5 SU in their last 19 outings.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 9 games with the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles. The MLB pick for this game is the New York Yankees. Right-hander Clarke Schmidt has struggled against the Orioles, giving up eight earned runs in just 13 innings of work, resulting in two of New York’s three losses this season. The most recent defeat for the Orioles against the Yankees was on July 3, where they were defeated 6-3. Tyler Wells also suffered two out of three losses against New York. However, the Yankees will have the advantage in this game with their star slugger back in the lineup. Despite only playing in 49 of the 102 games this season, Aaron Judge led the Yankees with 19 home runs and was reactivated on Friday. Judge’s presence in the starting lineup might be temporary, but it should be enough for the Yankees to secure a victory on Saturday. New York is coming off a strong performance, winning four out of their last five games. The New York Yankees are predicted to win this game with a score of 6-4.
MLB Starting Time: 7:15 PM ET
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD
Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
TV: MASN
MLB Odds: New York Yankees +108
MLB Totals: 9
