Miami Marlins vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Picks & Predictions
The Miami Marlins (53-39) seek their third consecutive win in the first game of their three-game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (54-35) on Friday,
Game outlook
The Miami Marlins (53-39) seek their third consecutive win in the first game of their three-game interleague series against the Baltimore Orioles (54-35) on Friday, 7/14/2023, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara (3-7, 4.72 ERA) will go up against Baltimore's Dean Kremer (9-4, 4.78 ERA). Miami holds the edge in the matchup with a 7-3 record in the last 10 games against Baltimore; however, the Orioles are the betting favorite at -120 with the line yet to move.
Baltimore Orioles Conclude First Half of Season with Impressive Performance
The Baltimore Orioles concluded the first half of the season with excellent results, winning six of the last eight games and attempting to cut Tampa Bay's lead in the AL East standings with a win over the Marlins. Baltimore's offensive performance is commendable, averaging 4.97 runs per game with a .254 batting average (14th in the league) alongside a .324 on-base percentage (13th) and a .423 slugging percentage (9th). Austin Hays leads the team with a .314 batting average, while Anthony Santander has accumulated 16 home runs and 50 RBIs. On the other side, pitching is also strong, allowing 4.43 runs per game and a .251 batting average against (22nd in the league), combined with a 4.14 ERA (16th) and 1.30 WHIP (19th). Kremer's last start demonstrated a successful outcome, with four hits and two runs in seven innings for a 6-3 victory over the Yankees; the Orioles will look for him to replicate this performance in order to win the game.