Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/27/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/27/23
Sat 27th May 2023

Hot-hitting Marcus Semien will be looking to extend his 15-game hitting streak as the Texas Rangers (32-18) face off against the Baltimore Orioles (33-18) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday.

The Rangers took Friday’s series opener 12-2, their second head-to-head victory in four games this season. Starter Jon Gray got the win, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings and striking out eight.

Robbie Grossman was 1 for 2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBIs in the win. Leody Taveras added a home run, two runs, and three RBIs. Adley Rutschman went 3 for 3 with a solo home run for the Orioles. Terrin Vavra added one RBI on one hit.

ON THE MOUND

Andrew Heaney (3-3, 4.13 ERA) is in line to start for Texas. The left-hander allowed one run (zero earned) over six innings in his last start, a 13-3 road win over the Rockies on Sunday. He earned the win, yielding six hits while striking out five and walking two.

Heaney has made one previous start against the Orioles this season, a 7-2 home loss on April 4. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits over 2.2 innings, striking out two and walking two.

For Baltimore, right-hander Dean Kremer (5-1, 4.61 ERA) takes the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Rangers. Kremer made one start against the Rangers in 2022, throwing 4.2 innings in a 7-6 home win on July 4.

He gave up eight hits and walked two, while striking out four in the no-decision. In his last start on Sunday, Kremer took a no-decision on the road against the Blue Jays. He threw 5.1 innings and gave up one run on nine hits, striking out seven and walking two in the 8-3 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Texas has averaged 7.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 6.4, while slashing better across the board (.281/.344/.511). Against righties like Kremer this season, the Rangers have a .784 OPS, third highest in MLB.

Nathaniel Lowe is the team’s biggest on-base threat against right-handers with a .378 OBP in 148 at-bats. Baltimore is averaging 5.4 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 5.1 for the season.

The O’s have a .791 OPS against lefties in 2023. With a 1.079 OPS over 66 at-bats, Ryan Mountcastle has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Texas is on a three-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 16-10 in 2023. The Rangers have scored 6.1 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.7 runs.

Baltimore has gone 15-9 at home this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while surrendering 4.2. The teams have split their last 10 games head-to-head at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, though Texas has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.4-4.4.

STANDINGS UPDATE

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

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

Baltimore Orioles (-120)

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