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Math indicates that a team will win if they score many runs while not allowing many to be scored against them. The simple rule is: score more runs, concede fewer, win. This is exactly what the Rays are doing. The offense is leading the majors with 6.43 runs scored per game. They have accomplished this while leading the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage in addition to hitting an MLB-best 71 home runs.
They average 6.43 runs per game, but they also have the top team ERA in the majors. Their current season ERA is 3.01, which is.31 points higher than the second-best mark in the majors. The pitching staff also has the lowest WHIP in the league and has allowed the fewest home runs.
Today, the Rays’ Shane McClanahan takes the mound. He has a 2.03 ERA and a 6-0 record thus far this season. He has started seven games this season, all of which the Rays have won, and he has yet to allow more than two runs in a single outing.
Only five runs have been allowed in a total of 17 innings across his last three starts. In that period, four of the five runs were scored on solo home runs. Being from Baltimore, McClanahan will want to put on a performance for his home city.
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Meanwhile, by scoring 4.62 runs per game this season, the Orioles offense is placed fourth in the majors. However, lately, it has been the offensive that has failed them. They have scored fewer runs than their season average four times in their last ten games, including one shutout. They have an 0-4 record in those contests while going 6-0 when they have scored more than their season average.
For the O’s, Kyle Gibson will be the pitcher. He just suffered his first loss of the year, losing to the Royals on May 3rd after allowing six runs. Gibson has a 4.61 ERA despite going 4-1 this year. In four of his five starts in April, he allowed three earned runs or less. Given the power in the Rays lineup and his recent issues with home runs, there may be cause for concern.
Tampa Rays vs Baltimore Orioles Game Information
- Date: 05/08/2023
- Time: 06:35 PM ET
- Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland.
- How to Watch: Rays vs Orioles MLB.TV
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
Rays vs Orioles Betting Lines
Rays are -170 according to our Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $59. On the other side, Orioles are +150 according to the Vegas MLB Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $150.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Rays at a 62.96% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Orioles have 40.00% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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