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Baltimore Orioles Set to Take on Washington Nationals in Two-Game Series; Orioles Favored to Win at -203

The Baltimore Orioles (23-11) will face the Washington Nationals (17-17) in a two-game series starting on Tuesday. After a successful sweep of the Reds, the Orioles are in first place in the AL East, while the Nationals, who won their series against the Blue Jays, are in third place in the NL East. Corbin Burnes and Trevor Williams are expected to start as pitchers for their respective teams. Both teams had a day off on Monday before the game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45. Baltimore is favored to win, opening at -203.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles -200 | Nationals +175
• Spread: Orioles -1.5 (-120) | Nationals +1.5 (+102)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 67%.

Baltimore vs Washington Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have been on a winning streak, securing six victories in their last seven games and overtaking the Yankees for first place in the AL East by one game. They recently won three out of four games against the Yankees and followed that up with a three-game sweep over the Reds. In their latest game against Cincinnati, they cruised to an 11-1 victory with an impressive performance from Jordan Westburg, who hit his sixth home run of the season.

Westburg, who plays second base, bats fifth in the lineup and has also contributed 23 RBIs while maintaining a .286 batting average. Gunnar Henderson, a shortstop or DH, leads the team in power with 10 home runs and 24 RBIs while batting .274 and leading in stolen bases. Adley Rutschman, the team's catcher, has been a consistent hitter with a team-high 45 hits and a .324 batting average. Ryan Mountcastle, the first baseman, has added five home runs and 16 RBIs batting third in the lineup.

Corbin Burnes, a 29-year-old right-hander with a 3-1 record, is set to make his eighth start of the season for the Orioles. He has an ERA of 2.61, 41 strikeouts to nine walks, and has allowed six home runs this season.

With a power ranking of 2, Baltimore ranks fourth in offense, fifth in defense, and has a record of 23-11 for the season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals have climbed to the third spot in the NL East standings, ahead of the Mets by one game but still trailing the Phillies by 6.5 games for first place. They recently had a strong home series against Toronto, scoring 23 runs in three games and winning two out of three. In their last game, they had a shootout victory with a two-run home run from Eddie Rosario. Rosario, who has been starting in right field, hit his second home run of the season. The team's top home run hitter is shortstop CJ Abrams, who has seven home runs and 19 RBIs. Nick Senzel has been filling the DH spot with five home runs and 11 RBIs. Luis Garcia Jr., playing second base, has three home runs and 19 RBIs. Pitcher Trevor Williams has a 3-0 record and an ERA of 2.27 in his last start where he did not allow any earned runs. The Washington Nationals have a power ranking of 14 and are #20 for offense, #18 for defense, with an overall record of 17-17. They recently won all three matchups against Baltimore. For those interested in betting, they may check out the best betting sites available.

Washington Nationals' Powerful Offense and Flawless Pitching Set to Dominate in Upcoming Game

The Washington Nationals have displayed an impressive offensive performance by averaging 7.7 runs per game in their last three outings. Their upcoming pitching choice, Trevor Williams, has maintained a flawless record this season by not allowing any home runs. Washington's offense has been particularly dominant, scoring 11 runs in their most recent matchup against Toronto. In addition, players such as Abrams and Garcia have showcased exceptional skills both defensively in the middle of the infield and offensively at the plate. Despite Baltimore's reliance on home runs, Washington's strong pitching and offensive capabilities position them well to secure a victory in their upcoming game. With Williams boasting a notable 2.27 ERA and 3-0 record, the Nationals are favored to come out on top in this series opener at home. Betting on Washington to emerge victorious would be a wise decision.

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