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Both the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles head into their three-game series at Camden Yards, needing to change fortunes for completely different seasons. The Giants are looking to save face and end the season on a high, while the Os will look to regain momentum as they head to the postseason.
Orioles vs. Giants recent form and records
The Orioles dropped their third consecutive series at the hands of the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. They are 3-7 in their last ten games and are 3 games behind the New York Yankees for the AL East top spot.
The Giants are on a four-game losing streak and 5-12 in their last seventeen games. They were swept by division rivals San Diego Padres over the weekend and sit just above the Colorado Rockies in fourth place in the NL West.
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Players to Watch
Starting Pitchers
Albert Suarez (8-5, 3.39 ERA, 95 SO) vs. Blake Snell (3-3, 3.52 ERA, 124 SO)
Albert Suarez has pitched a career-high 119.1 innings this season with a 1.29 WHIP.
Last Start: Against Red Sox, 6.0 IP, 4 hits, one earned run, two walks, eight strikeouts
Career vs. Giants: First start against the Giants
Blake Snell Has pitched 92.0 innings with a 1.12 WHIP and a .186 batting average against this season.
Last Start: Against Brewers, 5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 earned run, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts
Career vs. Orioles: 3-2 record with 4.35 ERA and 48 Ks in 8 appearances
Must Watch Hitters
Orioles
Baltimore's lineup has been underperforming in the last ten games, batting at a poor .193 average. Cedric Mullins has been the best batter for them going 9-for-30 with three homers during that stretch.
Giants
The Giants have only been slightly better but still hold a poor .213 average in their last ten. They have heavily relied on Matt Chapman all season, while Mike Yastrzemski has six RBIs in the last ten games.
Orioles vs. Giants Betting Odds
Orioles vs. Giants expert picks and game prediction
As per oddsmakers, the game is going to be a close one with both teams needing to rejuvenate their form. The Giants have a slight edge and are favorites. That might be due to Blak Snell's start but it will be a tough duel against Albert Suarez, who barring one, hasn't earned more than two runs in the last seven starts. The underperforming lineups need to come big to win the game for their side.
Runline: Under 1.5
Total Runs: Over 7.5
Prediction: Giants 5, Orioles 3
