The Baltimore Orioles face off against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon in a pivotal matchup. This game marks the third encounter between the two teams this season. Both are vying for a victory to secure the three-game series.
Matchup Overview
The contest will take place at 1:35 p.m. EDT in Baltimore. Currently, the teams have differing standings in the American League East. The Orioles sit at 13 wins and 14 losses, while the Red Sox hold a record of 10 wins and 17 losses.
Pitching Probables
- Boston Red Sox: Connelly Early (1-1, 2.88 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
- Baltimore Orioles: Kyle Bradish (1-2, 3.96 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
Team Statistics
The Orioles are performing well at home with a record of 7-7. Their hitters have a .400 slugging percentage, ranking eighth in Major League Baseball. The Red Sox, however, have struggled on the road, posting a 5-9 record. Notably, they win 63% of the time when scoring at least five runs.
Player Highlights
- Gunnar Henderson Leads the Orioles with eight home runs and a .461 slugging percentage.
- Taylor Ward: Batting .316 with three doubles, a home run, and three RBIs in the last ten games.
- Wilyer Abreu: Tops the Red Sox with a .297 batting average, five doubles, a triple, and four home runs.
- Marcelo Mayer: Hitting .267 with two RBIs in his last ten games.
Recent Performance
| Team | Record | Batting Average | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles | 4-6 | .228 | 5.09 |
| Red Sox | 4-6 | .237 | 4.30 |
Injury Updates
Both teams are dealing with injuries that may impact their performance. The following players are on the injured list:
- Orioles: Dean Kremer, Dietrich Enns, Felix Bautista, Colin Selby, Zach Eflin, Jordan Westburg, Yaramil Hiraldo, Jackson Holliday, Ryan Mountcastle, Heston Kjerstad.
- Red Sox: Roman Anthony, Patrick Sandoval, Kutter Crawford, Justin Slaten, Triston Casas, Sonny Gray, Johan Oviedo, Romy Gonzalez, Tanner Houck.
As the Orioles and Red Sox clash for series victory, both teams will aim to turn their fortunes around and secure a crucial win in this competitive matchup.
