AL East Division rivals will clash on Friday night, when the New York Yankees face the Baltimore Orioles from beautiful Camden Yards. The Yankees (64-30) have dropped seven of their previous ten games and hold a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in the majors. On Thursday, New York was swept in a doubleheader against Houston by 3-2 and 7-5 final scores.
Thirty year old righty-hander Jameson Taillon (10-2 3.86 ERA) will head to the hill for the Yankees. In his last start, Taillon allowed one run across six frames during a 14-1 home victory versus Boston.
The Baltimore Orioles have won eight of their last ten games and are just 3.5 games back in the AL Wild Card race. On Sunday, Baltimore went 4-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base during a 7-5 road loss against Tampa Bay. Rougned Odor and Austin Hays each homered in a losing effort for the Orioles (46-46).
The Orioles will give the nod to twenty-seven year old righty Tyler Wells (7-5 3.38 ERA) on Friday. Through 85 plus innings, Wells has given up ten home runs and owns a sparkling 1.08 WHIP.
Recent Betting Trends
- Yankees are 16-5 in their last 21 Friday games.
- Orioles are 8-0 in their last 8 home games.
- Orioles are 11-2 in their last 13 overall.
- Over is 10-2 in Yankees last 12 overall.
- Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Baltimore.
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Baltimore Orioles +138