Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins 7/7/2023 Picks, Analysis and Previews
The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins will play their opening-game series at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The interleague contest will start at 8:10 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, July 7, 2023. After defeating the New York Yankees 14-1, the Orioles have won their last two games. With the victory, the team’s record increased to 51-35, placing them second in the American League East standings, just six games behind the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. The Orioles produced 45 at-bats, 14 runs, 20 hits, 14 RBIs, eight walks, and five batters last Thursday. With five batters faced and three hits, two walks, and 6.0 innings pitched, Kyle Bradish earned the victory.
The Baltimore Orioles are in 15th place in the league with a.250 batting average. The Orioles have an on-base percentage record of 0.320 and a slugging percentage of.417. Four hundred four runs, 717 hits, 99 home runs, 391 RBIs, and 701 strikeouts totaled by the club. Austin Hays, the team’s left fielder, leads the offense with an average of 0.312 and 87 hits. Anthony Santander, who plays right field, leads the team with 14 home runs and 47 RBIs. Adele Rutschman, a catcher, has a.375 on-base percentage. Cole Irvin, a left-handed pitcher for the Orioles, will take the mound for them. This season, he had a record of 1-3, a 6.32 ERA, 28 strikeouts, a 1.691 WHIP, and a -0.4 WAR.
- The Baltimore Orioles are 6-14 SU in their last 20 matches against the Twins.
- The total went OVER in five of the Orioles’ previous six games.
- The Orioles are 1-12 SU in their last 13 matches on the road against Minnesota.
- The total went OVER in eight of the Orioles’ last 12 games with a team in the AL.
Baltimore Orioles vs Minnesota Twins 7/7/2023 Picks, Analysis and Previews
With an overall record of 45-43, the Minnesota Twins are barely three games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central standings on the Minnesota side. After sweeping the Kansas City Royals 5-0, the Twins are coming into this game with three straight victories. Minnesota recorded 27 at-bats with five runs, five hits, four RBIs, two home runs, six walks, and nine batters throughout the game last Thursday. Pablo Lopez pitched well, giving up four hits over 9.0 innings while facing 12 hitters.
With a batting average of 234, the Minnesota Twins are now 24th in the league. The team’s on-base percentage was 0.311, and its slugging percentage was 0.403, 374 runs, 690 hits, 114 home runs, 357 RBIs, and 889 strikeouts were recorded by the Twins this season. Carlos Correa, a shortstop, is the team’s offensive leader, batting.226 with 38 RBIs and 67 hits. Byron Buxton, the designated hitter, led both categories with 15 home runs and a.309 on-base percentage. On Friday, the Twins will start Bailey Ober, a pitcher with a 5-4 record, 2.70 ERA, 74 strikeouts, a 0.952 WHIP, and 2.5 WAR this season.
- The total stayed UNDER in six of the Twins’ last seven games with the Orioles
- The Minnesota Twins are 5-0 SU in their previous five matches at home.
- The Twins are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home against Baltimore.
- The total went OVER in six of the Twins’ last nine games in the AL East Division.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins The MLB pick for this game is the Baltimore Orioles, But UNDER is where this play is at. In eight of Minnesota’s previous 12 games, the game’s totals still needed to be reached. This Friday’s match will be a brutal contest between the two. Both teams have been outstanding this year and will rely on reliable starters on Friday. Cole Irvin of Baltimore had three straight strong performances, while Bailey Ober of Minnesota had just finished his prior start with an outstanding performance. The Orioles are coming off more potent form than the other club, which is how they vary. While Minnesota won 26 of its 45 home games, Baltimore won 23 of its 42 away games. The play will be UNDER 4-2, but the Baltimore Orioles will triumph.
MLB Starting Time: 8:10 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date: Friday, July 7, 2023
TV: Apple TV+
MLB Odds: Baltimore Orioles +140
MLB Totals: 8.5
