The Baltimore Orioles (87-70, 84-73 RL, 84-62-11 O/U) are set to face off against the New York Yankees (92-65, 82-75 RL, 82-68-6 O/U) in the final game of a three-match divisional series this Thursday afternoon. Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Orioles, while Gerrit Cole will represent the Yankees. Currently, the Orioles lead the season series with an 8-4 advantage.
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Baltimore’s Playoff Position Solidified
Corbin Burnes is expected to deliver another strong performance on Thursday. He showcased his skills last weekend by throwing seven scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers, earning a well-deserved victory. Despite a challenging August, Burnes has turned things around with a remarkable 1.08 ERA this month, accumulating a 2.95 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 189.1 innings this season. In his outings against the Yankees this year, he has allowed only two runs in six innings, but holds an 0-1 record in 14 career innings against them.
While the Orioles have clinched a playoff spot, they are unlikely to capture the division title. Instead, they are positioned to finish as the first wildcard team, which secures them three home games in the wildcard round. However, the Orioles are currently struggling, having lost five consecutive series, including a recent setback against Detroit where they allowed 11 runs. Fortunately, they managed to bounce back with a win on Tuesday. Their road performance has been commendable, sitting 10 games above .500.
Colton Cowser has been a bright spot this month, boasting a .773 OPS. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a standout season, hitting 23 home runs and driving in 65 RBIs, with a solid overall OPS of .771. However, Cowser’s performance against the Yankees has been less impressive, as he has only one RBI and a subpar .515 OPS against them.
On average, Baltimore scores 4.81 runs per game, ranking them sixth in the league, while their pitching staff holds a 3.93 ERA, placing them 14th overall.
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Gerrit Cole Takes Charge for New York
Gerrit Cole will aim to seal the series for the Yankees. In his most recent performance, he dominated the Oakland Athletics, allowing just one run in a complete game victory. This month, Cole has maintained a 3.20 ERA and holds a season record of 7-5 with a 3.67 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP across 88.1 innings. Against the Orioles this season, he has limited them to three runs over 10 innings, and his career stats against them showcase a 2.57 ERA with a 6-3 record in 87.2 innings.
The Yankees are on the verge of clinching the division title, needing just one more win before resting players for the remaining games. Their form this month has been impressive, capturing five straight series, including a sweep of the Athletics where they scored a total of 21 runs while conceding only six. New York boasts an eight-game lead above .500 at home.
Giancarlo Stanton has contributed significantly this month with eight RBIs, bringing his total to 68 RBIs and a .770 OPS for the season. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge is on fire in September, racking up 16 RBIs, with an impressive total of 56 home runs and 139 RBIs along with a dazzling 1.1 OPS. Notably, Judge has six RBIs and a 1.2 OPS against the Orioles.
The Yankees are averaging 5.01 runs per game, which ranks them third in the league. Their pitching staff has performed well, holding a 3.68 ERA, positioning them sixth overall.
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Expert Betting Insights for Orioles vs. Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles are facing challenges this month, having lost five consecutive series, which has shaken their confidence. In contrast, the New York Yankees are riding high with victories in their last five series. This matchup carries significant implications for the Yankees, who can secure the division title with a win, while also contending with the Guardians for the best overall record in the American League.
Corbin Burnes has shown promise on the mound, but Gerrit Cole’s recent performances have been equally impressive. Burnes suffered a loss in his only matchup against the Yankees this season, while Cole has surrendered zero or one run in three of his four appearances this month. He has effectively limited the Orioles to just three runs in their ten innings against him this season.
