Miami Marlins vs Baltimore Orioles 7/16/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
The Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles will face off in an MLB interleague game on Sunday afternoon at lovely Camden Yards. The Marlins (53-41) are in first place in the competitive NL Wild Card standings after splitting their first 46 away games. Miami lost 6-5 to Baltimore last night on the road after going 3-for-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine men on base. Miami’s rookie manager Skip Schumaker has yet to reveal the starting pitcher for this game. The Marlins pitching staff, which ranks 14th in the majors with a 4.07 ERA and a respectable 1.26 WHIP, has a ton of high-caliber alternatives.
The Miami Marlins have had a respectable offensive performance thus far this season, ranking 15th in the majors with a.725 OPS and averaging 4.18 runs per game. Luis Arraez, a second baseman, has been slashing 0.384 (batting average),.905 (on-base percentage), and.484 (on-base plus slugging percentage) during his last 23 games.
Three hundred sixteen relief pitchers have taken the mound for the Marlins this season. One hundred thirty-four runners have been given to relief pitchers this season, and 29.1% have reached base. They had 28 saves for the year and had missed 15 of their 43 chances to preserve the game. The Marlins’ relievers participated in 108 save opportunities and compiled a 65.1% save percentage. The bullpen had 65 holds in the year, which ranked third in the league. A total of 121 appearances in high-stakes situations and 93 times with runners on base were made by Marlins bullpen relievers.
Jesus Luzardo, the team’s starting pitcher, has been effective this year, with records of 8-5, 3.29 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP in 109.1 innings pitched. As batters have only had a.237 batting average against him thus far, he has been able to restrict hits. The previous time he pitched, Lizardo defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing just two runs on four hits, a hit by pitch, a walk, and nine strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Miami Marlins vs Baltimore Orioles 7/16/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
The Baltimore Orioles are on a seven-game winning run and are two full games down from AL East Division leader Tampa Bay. In yesterday night’s triumph at home, Gunnar Henderson’s solo shot in the seventh inning knotted the score, and Anthony Santander’s single scored the game-winning run. Jorge Mateo provided a two-run triple for the Orioles, who increased their record to 56-35.
In the series finale, the Orioles will start right-hander Kyle Bradish, age 26 (5-4, 3.32 ERA). Last time out, Bradish defeated New York on the road 14-1 while allowing just three hits over six scoreless innings.
The Baltimore Orioles have had a fantastic season, ranking tenth in the league with a.751 OPS and averaging 4.98 runs per game. With 111 home runs as a club, they rank 11th in MLB, demonstrating that they have been hitting for power rather well. Adley Rutschman, the catcher (.801 OPS, 55 BB), has been in good form lately. In his previous ten games, he has a.793 OPS with one home run, four RBI, and seven runs scored.
Out of 169 inherited runners, Baltimore relievers now have a 35.5% inherited scoring rate. They used their relief pitchers 114 times with runners on base and 118 times in high-stakes situations. The Orioles have 69 holds, and 18 failed saves out of 116 save opportunities. They have sent 310 relievers to the mound this season, ranking 20th in MLB with a save percentage of 60.0%. Baltimore had 45 chances to preserve games and recorded 27 saves using bullpen pitchers.
In 84 innings pitched this season, Kyle Bradish has a record of 5-4 with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. He has successfully limited their number since only eight home runs have been hit thus far, or one per 10.5 innings. Bradish defeated the New York Yankees by pitching six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits, two walks, and five strikeouts.
Miami Marlins vs. Baltimore Orioles. The Baltimore Orioles are the MLB prediction for this game. Jazz Chisholm, an offensive lineman for Miami, is now out for ten days due to a left oblique strain but can play again this week. Miami has played 94 games, has an OPS of 15, and runs scored 21. Baltimore’s OPS and runs scored rank ninth for the whole season. Pick the underdog. Predicted final result: 4-3 victory for the Baltimore Orioles.
MLB Starting Time: 1:35 PM ET
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
TV: MAS2
MLB Odds: Baltimore Orioles -175
MLB Totals: 8.5
