The Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the Minnesota Twins this Sunday at Target Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET.
Baltimore (89-71 SU, 86-74 RL, and 87-62-11 O/U) has yet to announce a probable starter, as they have already secured their spot in the postseason and are unlikely to utilize their top pitchers in this matchup.
On the other hand, Minnesota (82-78 SU, 72-88 RL, and 82-71-7 O/U) will feature right-hander Bailey Ober, who has a record of 12-8, a 3.94 ERA, and a 1.00 WHIP across 30 appearances (173.2 IP).
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*This article is published prior to the conclusion of Saturday’s game.
Orioles Secure Postseason Spot
Baltimore triumphed over Minnesota 7-2 in the first game of their series, with pitcher Cade Povich limiting the Twins to just two hits. The Orioles took an early lead, scoring five additional runs in the seventh and eighth innings to clinch the match.
The Orioles have a solid record of 45-34 when playing away and 36-26 in games during the day. However, they have struggled somewhat in September with an 11-12 record and a 31-33 mark in the latter half of the season.
As they prepare for the playoffs, Baltimore has not disclosed a probable starter. They are likely to rest their key pitchers, which could impact their performance. The team has recorded a 3.97 ERA and a .238 opponent batting average this season. On the road, their numbers stand at a 4.12 ERA and a .225 opponent batting average. Their bullpen has not performed as well as anticipated, ranking among the bottom ten in ERA this season.
Twins Look to End Season on a High Note
After a heart-wrenching loss on Friday, the Twins were eliminated from playoff contention. They once had a promising record of 70-53 on August 17, boasting a five-game lead in the AL Wild Card race. However, a dismal 12-25 stretch in the following 27 games allowed Detroit to surpass them in the standings.
At Target Field, Minnesota has a record of 43-36 and 38-26 in games played during the day this year. This month, however, they have struggled with a 9-16 record and are 28-36 since the All-Star break.
Bailey Ober will take the mound for Minnesota on Sunday. In his previous outing against Miami, he pitched five innings, giving up four runs on eight hits while striking out seven. At home, he has a 7-4 record with a 4.27 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 14 starts. Although Ober has not faced the Orioles this season, he has fared well against them in his career, holding a 1-0 record with a 0.69 ERA over two appearances (13 innings).
Best Bets for Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins
Betting on the Twins to finish strong at home seems promising. With Ober on the mound, they possess a pitching advantage, which could lead to an early scoring opportunity. Given that the Orioles have little to gain in this matchup, Minnesota might capitalize on their chance to prove themselves. They have more talent than their recent performance suggests, and this game could be their chance to shine. Expect the Twins to win and cover the 1.5-run line!
