In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 16th, at Oriole Park @ Camden Yards.
Orioles Pitching Dominated Thursday
The Orioles pitching looked excellent on Friday, giving up only one runs, and that was enough for the four run victory. Gunnar Henderson had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Zach Eflin went six innings, giving up two hits and zero runs. The Orioles are averaging 5.04 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.29 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 14th in the league. Anthony Santander has hit 36 home runs and driven in 80 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Corbin Burnes who sits with a 12-4 record and an ERA of 2.71. In his last start against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went six innings giving up four hits and three runs.
Red Sox Offense Struggled
The Red Sox offense scored only one run on Thursday, and that wasn’t enough to keep the game close. The Red Sox scored the first run in the 4th inning, but that was the only run they scored. Wilyer Abreu hit a home run.
The Red Sox are averaging 4.95 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.74 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 24th in the league. Rafael Devers has hit 25 home runs and driven in 72 RBIs so far this season. The Red Sox will meet the Astros after this series.
Why the Orioles Will Beat the Red Sox
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have won each of their last five games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Burnes wasn’t as good in his last start, but overall, he has been good, and he’s going to dominate here. Burnes sits with an ERA of 2.71, and he’s going to step up. The Red Sox offense struggled on Thursday, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Orioles are averaging 5.04 runs, and they are going to score enough to get the job done. Back the Orioles on the run line.