The Detroit Tigers are set to face the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday evening. With a record of 43-24, the Tigers are coming off a series win against the Chicago Cubs, while the Orioles, struggling with a 26-38 record, recently fell 5-1 to the Oakland Athletics.
Brant Hurter will take the mound for Detroit, while Cade Povich is slated to start for Baltimore. The game kicks off at 6:35 p.m. ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with Baltimore listed as the -134 favorite in the latest betting odds. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.
Spencer Torkelson has emerged as a significant asset for the Tigers, tied for 12th in the league with 15 home runs and contributing 45 RBIs. He’s on a hot streak, having recorded a hit in three consecutive games. Another player to watch is Riley Greene, who leads the Tigers with a .276 batting average and has been instrumental with his 13 home runs and 44 RBIs.
On the Orioles’ side, Ryan O’Hearn is performing well, batting .316 and tied for ninth in the league in average. He has been a consistent performer, with his latest outing resulting in an RBI while maintaining a strong on-base percentage. Gunnar Henderson also boasts notable stats, hitting .265 with eight home runs and 17 RBIs, including a solid performance against the Athletics where he recorded three hits.
SportsLine’s projection model is predicting a total of 8.8 runs for the game, suggesting a lean towards the under. This matchup can potentially provide intriguing insights and outcomes for fans and bettors alike. As both teams vie for improvement, the game serves as an important opportunity for the Tigers to strengthen their playoff position, while the Orioles look to turn their season around amidst challenges.
The anticipation of how these players perform could lead to exciting developments as the season progresses.