The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles play the second game of a three-game set today in Maryland. New York just squeaked out of the series' first game with a 7-6 victory.
The reclamation of Aroldis Chapman seems to be a lost cause. The flamethrower lasted only a third of an inning and allowed three runs. After that, Michael King and Clay Holmes got the call to clean up the mess Chapman created.
"THAT'S A HOME RUN, HON" - Orioles
Pitching today are Gerrit Cole for the Yankees and Jordan Lyles for the Orioles.
After a questionable start to the season, Gerrit Cole has come around with his Cy Young stuff. Aside from a rough start with Minnesota, he has been phenomenal since the beginning of June.
While he's not lighting the world on fire, Lyles has been a consistent piece of the Baltimore rotation. He's not going to throw a shutout, but he'll keep the runs to a minimum and give his team a chance at winning.
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Match Details
Fixture: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles
Date & Time: Saturday, July 23, 7:20 p.m. EDT
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Betting Odds
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Best Picks
Coming off the All-Star break, Cole is rested and ready to go. Baltimore doesn't have the strongest offense, so Cole likely has a shutout on his mind. If the Orioles land a run on Cole, it won't come in the first inning. Lyles has given up a run in the first just three times in his last 10 starts, making the NRFI a great bet.
No Runs in the First Inning (-130)
Someone on the Yankees is almost guaranteed to hit a home run on any given night. Aaron Judge (+230) is on a roll right now, but three nights in a row is unlikely. However, Giancarlo Stanton (+280) hasn't even recorded an RBI since returning from break. Bettors should look for him to roll tonight.
Giancarlo Stanton (+100)
New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction
While anything can happen when playing a division rival, it's hard to bet against Gerrit Cole, and with Camden Yards being so friendly to hitters, the Yankees will likely hit a couple more long balls today. Bettors should expect a big win from New York today.
New York -2.5 (+110)