The Baltimore Orioles aim to extend their winning streak as they host the St. Louis Cardinals tonight at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET.
Weather Forecast:
Expect cloudy skies with a chance of showers during the game. Temperatures will be around 70°F at first pitch, with winds blowing out to left-center field at 10 mph, potentially aiding fly balls in that direction. Rain chances increase as the evening progresses, reaching up to 39% by 9:35 p.m.
Pitching Matchup:
Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles): The Japanese right-hander has been a standout in Baltimore’s rotation, posting a 4-3 record with a 3.07 ERA. Sugano has consistently pitched deep into games, going at least six innings in each of his four May starts.
Andre Pallante (Cardinals): Pallante enters the game with a 4-3 record and a 4.18 ERA. While he has been effective in limiting runs, he has shown vulnerability to home runs, allowing eight in 56 innings this season.
Team Insights:
Cardinals: St. Louis boasts a balanced offense, ranking 8th in runs per game (4.74) and 5th in batting average (.259). Their defense is solid, leading MLB with just 19 errors committed this season.
Orioles: Baltimore has struggled offensively, averaging 3.87 runs per game (25th in MLB). However, they have shown power potential, ranking 10th with 59 home runs. Defensively, the Orioles have committed 31 errors, placing them 22nd in the league.
Betting Odds:
Moneyline: Cardinals -118, Orioles -102
Total Runs: Over/Under set at 9
Player to Watch:
Lars Nootbaar (Cardinals) has been identified as a potential impact player for tonight’s game. Given Sugano’s higher home run rate against left-handed hitters, Nootbaar could capitalize on this matchup.
With both teams aiming to assert dominance in this series, tonight’s game promises to be a compelling matchup between a surging Orioles squad and a resilient Cardinals team.