Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays 9/6/22

Free MLB Picks Today: Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays 9/6/22
Tue 6th September 2022

The Baltimore Orioles (71-64) host the Toronto Blue Jays (75-59) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Tuesday. The Blue Jays swept Monday’s series-opening doubleheader. After taking the opening game 7-3, Toronto followed up with an 8-4 win in the nightcap, their fifth head-to-head victory in 11 games this season. Starter Jose Berrios got the win, allowing three runs (2 ER) on eight hits over six innings. Bo Bichette was 3 for 5 with three home runs and five RBIs in the win. Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3 for 4 with two doubles, one run, and two RBIs. Adley Rutschman went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double for the Orioles. He had two RBIs. Rougned Odor added a home run and two runs.

ON THE MOUND

Mitch White (1-5, 4.24 ERA) is set to start for Toronto. The right-hander allowed six runs over 4.2 innings in his last start, a 7-5 road defeat against the Cubs on Wednesday. He was charged with the loss, giving up eight hits while striking out five and walking one. For Baltimore, RHP Kyle Bradish (3-5, 5.17 ERA) will toe the rubber. He has made three appearances against the Blue Jays this season, all as the starter, giving up 11 runs over 14.1 innings (0-1, 6.91) with 12 strikeouts and seven walks. In his last start on Thursday, Bradish got the win on the road against the Guardians. He threw seven scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out five and walking three in the 3-0 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Toronto has averaged 5.4 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.7. Against righties like Bradish this season, the Jays have a .751 OPS, second highest in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a .854 OPS in 436 at-bats. Baltimore is averaging only 4.0 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.2 for the season. The O’s have a .701 OPS against right-handers in 2022. With a .804 OPS over 351 at-bats, Cedric Mullins has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Toronto is on an eight-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 37-30 in 2022. The Jays have scored 5.0 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.8 runs. Baltimore has lost three in a row at their home ballpark. The O’s are 39-27 at home this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 3.9. In the last 10 meetings at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Toronto is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 8.6-5.4.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Blue Jays are third in the AL East, five games behind the division-leading Yankees. They currently occupy one of the Wild Card spots, sitting third with a magic number of zero. The Orioles are fourth in the AL East, 10 games behind the Yankees. They are fourth in the Wild Card race, four games out of a postseason position.

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Baltimore Orioles (-105)

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