Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays 6/14/23

The Toronto Blue Jays (37-31) are on the road to face the Baltimore Orioles (42-24) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday. The Orioles took Tuesday’s series opener 11-6, their fifth straight victory overall and fourth in a row head-to-head, including all four games against the Blue Jays this season.

Dean Kremer went six innings to get the win, giving up two runs on eight hits and striking out six. Gunnar Henderson went 3 for 5 with a home run and four RBIs in the win.

Aaron Hicks added a home run and two runs. Daulton Varsho was 3 for 4 with two doubles and one run for the Blue Jays. Cavan Biggio added a home run and two runs.

ON THE MOUND

Jose Berrios (6-4, 3.61 ERA) is in line to start for Toronto. The righty allowed two runs over six innings in his last start, a 3-2 road win over the Astros on Thursday. He earned the win, giving up four hits while striking out two and walking two.

Berrios is making his first appearance against the Orioles this season. Over four starts against the Orioles in 2022, Berrios was 3-0 with a 2.88 ERA over 25 innings. He had 18 strikeouts and seven walks. Right-hander Kyle Bradish (2-2, 4.25 ERA) gets the ball for Baltimore.

It’s his first appearance of the season against the Blue Jays. Bradish made five appearances against the Blue Jays in 2022, all starts, striking out 18 and walking 10 over 22 innings (0-2, 6.95).

In his last start on Thursday, Bradish took a no-decision on the road against the Brewers. He threw five innings and gave up three runs on six hits, striking out 10 and walking one in the 6-3 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Toronto has averaged 4.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.6. Against righties like Bradish this season, the Jays have a .768 OPS, fifth highest in MLB. Brandon Belt is the team’s most productive hitter against right-handers with a .852 OPS in 139 at-bats.

Baltimore is averaging 7.4 runs per game in the last five, up from 5.1 for the season, with a higher slash line (.331/.387/.618). The O’s have a .748 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .383 OBP over 142 at-bats, Adley Rutschman has their highest on-base percentage against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Toronto is 18-18 in road games in 2023, scoring 5.0 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs. Baltimore has won four in a row in front of their home fans. The O’s are 21-12 at home this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game while surrendering 4.3.

The AL East rivals have split their last 10 meetings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, though Toronto has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.4-4.8.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Blue Jays are fourth in the AL East, 10 games behind the division-leading Rays. The Orioles are second in the AL East, four games behind the Rays.