The Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers will start a three-game series on Monday in Arlington, TX. First pitch from Globe Life Field is at 8:05 p.m. ET. The Rangers are -150 moneyline favorites and the game total is 8.5 runs scored.
Baltimore (1-2 SU and 2-1 RL) split its first two games with Boston, winning 10-9 on Opening Day and losing 9-8 in game two, before dropping the series finale, 9-5. Monday's probable pitcher is Kyle Bradish. The 26-year-old was 4-7 with a 4.90 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts in 23 starts last season.
Texas (2-0 SU and 2-0 RL) won the first two games of its season-opening series with Philadelphia, 11-7 and 16-3. Monday's probable pitcher is Jon Gray. The 31-year-old was 7-7 with a 3.97 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 134 strikeouts in 24 starts last season.
The Orioles were a surprising 83-79 last season, lending hope that the young O's have arrived early. This year, Baltimore will look to solidify its status as one of baseball's up-and-coming teams with another finish over .500.
The Orioles kicked off the 2023 season with an Opening Day victory, as Adley Rutschman led the way with five hits, becoming the first catcher in MLB history to record five hits in a season opener. The 25-year-old knocked in four runs and Ramon Urias had a two-run home run for Baltimore, which had 15 hits. Kyle Gibson earned the victory, giving up four runs and six hits over five-plus innings.
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Boston got its revenge on Saturday with a walk-off win on Adam Duvall's second two-run homer. Baltimore had 13 hits, five stolen bases, and three homers, but left eight runners on base and was 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position. Starting pitcher Dean Kremer lasted only three innings, surrendering five earned runs and six hits.
The Sox won again on Sunday, as O's starter Cole Irvin surrendered six runs in four innings. Adam Frazier went long and Cedric Mullins continued his strong play with three RBIs for Baltimore. The Orioles left six runners on base and went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position, however.
Baltimore will turn to Bradish on Monday in Texas after it wraps up its series with Boston. The right-hander has only faced Texas once in his career: a five-inning, no-decision effort on August 3rd of last year . He gave up one run and three hits, striking out five and walking three batters.
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