Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/26/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/26/23
Fri 26th May 2023

The Texas Rangers (31-18) take their MLB-best lineup on the road to face the Baltimore Orioles (33-17) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday to open a three-game series.

The Rangers are in the midst of a nine-game road trip. They won two out of three in their last series against the Pirates, taking the finale 3-2 on Wednesday at PNC Park.

Nathaniel Lowe was 2 for 4 with a double and one run.The Orioles are playing the first of six games at home after finishing up a successful six-game road trip (5-1).

They won two of three against the Yankees in their last series, taking the finale 3-1 on Thursday at Yankee Stadium. Anthony Santander went 3 for 3 with one run and one RBI.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Orioles have won two of three in the season series between the teams, although they suffered a 5-2 defeat in their last meeting on April 5 at Globe Life Field.

Starter Jacob deGrom got the win, giving up two runs (1 ER) on two hits over six innings and striking out 11, and Jose Leclerc picked up his first save of the season with a scoreless ninth.

ON THE MOUND

Jon Gray (4-1, 3.02 ERA) is in line to get the start for Texas. The RHP allowed one run over five innings in his last start, an 11-5 road win over the Rockies on Saturday.

He earned the win, scattering five hits while striking out six and walking two. Gray has made one previous start against the Orioles this season, a 2-0 home loss on April 3. He surrendered two runs on four hits over 6.1 innings, striking out seven and walking two.

For Baltimore, RHP Grayson Rodriguez (2-1, 6.21 ERA) gets the start. He has made one prior start against the Rangers this season, giving up two runs over five innings in a 5-2 road defeat on April 5.

He gave up four hits and walked one, while striking out five in the no-decision. In his last start on Saturday, Rodriguez took a no-decision on the road against the Blue Jays. He threw five innings and gave up two runs on four hits, striking out six and walking one in the 6-5 win.

AT THE PLATE

The Texas offense is averaging 6.3 runs per game for the season, best in the league, with a slash line of .270/.339/.451. Four Rangers hitters have an OPS of .800 or better, led by Marcus Semien (.870). The shortstop is slashing .299/.373/.498 with eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and 45 runs over 49 games.

Over the last five games, though, Texas has averaged 7.4 runs a game while performing better across the board (.295/.354/.511). Against righties like Rodriguez this season, the Rangers have a .775 OPS, fourth highest in the league.

Semien also is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a .916 OPS in 144 at-bats. Baltimore is slashing .252/.329/.424 for the season and averaging 5.1 runs per game. Four Orioles hitters have an OPS of .800 or better, led by Cedric Mullins (.865).

The center fielder has eight home runs, 39 RBIs, and 24 runs scored with a slash line of .275/.359/.505. Baltimore is averaging 6.2 runs per game in the last five with a higher team batting average (.254).

The O’s have a .737 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .899 OPS over 109 at-bats, Austin Hays has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Texas is 15-10 in road games in 2023, scoring 5.9 runs per game while allowing 3.7 runs. Baltimore has gone 15-8 at their home park this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 3.8.

The teams have split their last 10 meetings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, though Texas has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.9-4.8.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Rangers lead the AL West by three games over the Astros. The Orioles are second in the AL East, three games behind the Rays.

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Baltimore Orioles (-125)

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