Two teams on winning runs — the Pittsburgh Pirates (three straight) and the Baltimore Orioles (three in a row) — clash on Friday at 7:05 PM ET, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Orioles are favored (-167 moneyline odds) when they take the field at home against the Pirates (+143). The Orioles will start Dean Kremer (3-3) against the Pirates and Mitch Keller (3-7).
The Orioles won their most recent game against the Rangers Friday by a 6-3 score. Robinson Chirinos went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively. Cionel Perez picked up the win on the strength of 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one.
The Pirates beat the Brewers 5-4 yesterday. Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, and Duane Underwood Jr. got the win, throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run.