The Baltimore Orioles (-135) host the Houston Astros (+115) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday. The early total has been set at 7.5 runs (O: -110 | U: -110). The Orioles (78-71) took Thursday’s series opener 2-0, their third head-to-head victory in four games this season. Kyle Bradish threw 8.2 scoreless innings- striking out 10 – to get the win, and Felix Bautista threw 0.1 scoreless innings to pick up his 15th save. Ryan Mountcastle went 2 for 3 with one run in the win. Mauricio Dubon was 1 for 3 for the Astros (99-52).
ON THE MOUND
Jose Urquidy (13-7, 3.96 ERA) is in line to get the start for Houston. The righty is tied for fifth in the AL in wins. Urquidy allowed six runs over six innings in his last start, an 8-5 road defeat against the Athletics on Saturday. He was charged with the loss, giving up seven hits while striking out six and walking two. Urquidy has made one previous start against the Orioles this season, a 3-1 home loss on August 27. He surrendered three runs on four hits over five innings, striking out five and walking three. RHP Dean Kremer (7-5, 3.33 ERA) is on the mound for Baltimore. He has made one prior start against the Astros this season, giving up one runs over 7.2 innings in a 3-1 road win on August 27. He gave up four hits while striking out three in the win.In his last start on Sunday, Kremer took a no-decision on the road against the Blue Jays. He threw 5.2 innings and gave up two runs on four hits, striking out three and walking five in the 5-4 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Houston has averaged 5.0 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.5. Against righties like Kremer this season, the ‘Stros have a .727 OPS. Alex Bregman is the team’s best performer against right-handers with a .902 OPS in 330 at-bats. Baltimore is averaging only 3.4 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.1 for the season. The O’s have a .702 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .802 OPS over 390 at-bats, Cedric Mullins has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Houston is 49-29 in away games in 2022, scoring 4.5 runs per game while allowing 3.2 runs. Baltimore has gone 43-32 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.1. Houston is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with an average scoreline of 6.8-2.6.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Astros lead the AL West by 16 games over the Mariners. Their magic number to clinch the division is zero. The Orioles are fourth in the AL East, 13 games behind the Yankees. They are fourth in the Wild Card race, four games out of a postseason position.
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Houston Astros (-155)
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