Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/28/23

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Texas Rangers 5/28/23
Sun 28th May 2023

Hot-hitting Marcus Semien will be looking to extend his 16-game hitting streak as the Texas Rangers (33-18) face off against the Baltimore Orioles (33-19) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday with the visitors in position to sweep the three-game series.

The Rangers lead the series 2-0 after winning 5-3 on Saturday, their third head-to-head victory in five games this season. Starter Andrew Heaney got the win, allowing one run on four hits over seven innings.

Jonah Heim was 3 for 4 with a double, one run, and one RBI in the win. Austin Hays went 1 for 3 with a home run and two runs for the Orioles.

ON THE MOUND

RHP Kyle Bradish (2-1, 4.34 ERA) will toe the rubber for Baltimore. He has made one prior start against the Rangers this season, holding opposing hitters scoreless over 1.2 innings in a 2-0 road win on April 3. He gave up one hit and walked one, while striking out two in the no-decision.

In his last start on Tuesday, Bradish took a no-decision on the road against the Yankees. He threw five innings and gave up four runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking three in the 6-5 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Texas has averaged 6.0 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 6.4. Against right-handed pitchers like Bradish this season, the Rangers have a .784 OPS, third highest in the league.

Semien is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .892 OPS in 148 at-bats. Baltimore is averaging only 4.4 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 5.0 for the season.

HOME AND AWAY

Texas is on a four-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 17-10 in 2023. The Rangers have scored 6.1 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.6 runs.

Baltimore has lost three in a row in front of their home fans. The O’s are 15-10 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.2.

In the last 10 games between the teams at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, each club has won five, though Texas has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 6.0-4.3.

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 (-145)

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