The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday afternoon as they conclude their three-game series at American Family Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET, with the Brewers currently leading the season series 2-0.
The Orioles are in a rough patch, having lost their last eight games, including a recent 5-2 defeat to the Brewers. In this game, the Orioles managed to score both of their runs in the seventh inning with an RBI single from Ramon Urias and an RBI triple from Jackson Holliday. However, it was not enough to overcome the Brewers, who secured their third consecutive win thanks to a strong performance from pitcher Logan Henderson. The 23-year-old improved to 3-0 with a sparkling 1.69 ERA after pitching five scoreless innings while striking out seven batters.
The projected starters for the game are Tomoyuki Sugano for the Orioles and Chad Patrick for the Brewers. Sugano, with a record of 4-3 and a 3.08 ERA, is looking to bounce back after a loss to the Minnesota Twins, where he allowed four earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. Meanwhile, Patrick, holding a 2-4 record with a 3.35 ERA, is also seeking to regain form after a defeat in his last outing against the Twins.
Betting odds from BetMGM favor the Brewers, who are positioned at -125 against the Orioles at +105. With the Brewers’ home performance at 15-9 so far this season, they are projected to complete the series sweep over a struggling Baltimore team that has been plagued by defensive issues, allowing an average of 6.5 runs per game during their losing streak.
For those interested in betting, recommended picks suggest placing a bet on the Brewers while also considering the over on the game’s total runs, as past meetings have frequently seen scores exceed the current total of 8 runs. The combination of the Brewers’ recent scoring success and the Orioles’ pitching woes points toward a high-scoring game.
As the series draws to a close, there remains hope for improvement for the Orioles. They will need to address their pitching struggles and seek to build on the bright spots shown by players like Urias and Holliday as they continue the season.