Free MLB Picks Today: San Francisco Giants vs Baltimore Orioles 6/3/23

The San Francisco Giants (28-29) host the Baltimore Orioles (36-21) at Oracle Park on Saturday. The Orioles took Friday’s series opener 3-2. Starter Dean Kremer got the win, allowing two runs on five hits over six innings and striking out six, and Felix Bautista struck out the side in the ninth to earn his 15th save.

Gunnar Henderson was 1 for 4 with a solo home run in the win. LaMonte Wade Jr. went 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Giants.

ON THE MOUND

Kyle Bradish (2-1, 3.89 ERA) is set to get the start for Baltimore. The RHP allowed one run over 6.2 innings in his last start, a 3-2 road win over the Rangers on Sunday. He gave up four hits while striking out four and walking one in the no-decision.

RHP Alex Cobb (4-2, 3.05 ERA) takes the mound for San Francisco. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Orioles. In his last start on Sunday, Cobb took the loss on the road against the Brewers. He threw four innings and gave up seven runs on seven hits, striking out five and walking four in the 7-5 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Baltimore has averaged 4.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 5.0. Against righties like Cobb this season, the O’s have a .729 OPS. Cedric Mullins has been the team’s most powerful hitter against right-handers with a .508 slugging percentage in 122 at-bats.

San Francisco is averaging 5.2 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 4.5 for the season. The Giants have a .759 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .910 OPS over 139 at-bats, Wade Jr. has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Baltimore is on a three-game winning streak away from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, bringing their record to 19-9 in 2023. The O’s have scored 5.7 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.5 runs. San Francisco has lost three in a row at Oracle Park.

The Giants are 16-14 at home this season, averaging 4.2 runs per game while surrendering 4.4. In the last 10 games at Oracle Park between the teams, Baltimore is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 4.4-4.1.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Orioles are second in the AL East, three games behind the division-leading Rays. The Giants are third in the NL West, six games behind the Dodgers.