The Baltimore Orioles (28-15) host the Los Angeles Angels (22-22) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday with the visitors eyeing a split of the four-game series. The Orioles lead the series 2-1 after winning 3-1 on Wednesday.
Kyle Bradish got the win, giving up one run on four hits over 6.2 innings, and Felix Bautista earned his 11th save with a scoreless ninth. Austin Hays went 1 for 3 with a solo home run in the win. Mike Trout was 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Angels.
ON THE MOUND
Tyler Anderson (1-0, 5.26 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Los Angeles. The lefty allowed three runs over six innings in his last start, a 5-4 home win over the Guardians on Friday. He scattered six hits while striking out one and walking three in the no-decision.
Right-hander Tyler Wells (3-1, 2.68 ERA) takes the mound for Baltimore. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Angels. Wells made one start against the Angels in 2022, throwing four innings in a 5-4 home win on July 8.
He gave up six hits and walked two, while striking out three in the no-decision. In his last start on Saturday, Wells got the win at home against the Pirates. He threw seven scoreless innings and gave up one hit, striking out eight and walking two in the 2-0 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged 4.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 5.0. Against right-handed pitchers like Wells this season, the Halos have a .741 OPS. Shohei Ohtani is the team’s biggest slugger against right-handers with a .554 SLG in 116 at-bats.
Baltimore is averaging only 3.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 5.0 for the season, with their on-base percentage falling to .268 from .329.
The O’s have an .806 OPS against southpaws in 2023, fifth highest in the league. With a 1.034 OPS over 57 at-bats, Ryan Mountcastle has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 12-13 in road games in 2023, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 4.2 runs. Baltimore has gone 15-7 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 3.7. Baltimore is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with an average scoreline of 6.5-4.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Angels are third in the AL West, four games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Orioles are second in the AL East, three games behind the Rays.
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