Orioles vs Tigers starting pitchers
- Zach Eflin for Baltimore Orioles
Orioles vs Tigers statistics
| Stat |
Orioles |
Tigers |
| Hits |
1259 (7th) |
1163 (23rd) |
| Batting Average |
.250 (10th) |
.235 (24th) |
| Runs Batted In |
694 (4th) |
606 (16th) |
| Runs |
721 (4th) |
628 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
216 (2nd) |
150 (Tied-23rd) |
| Walks |
447 (Tied-14th) |
421 (Tied-23rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
89 (Tied-18th) |
73 (25th) |
| Strikeouts |
1220 (17th) |
1311 (9th) |
| Pitches |
21806 (9th) |
21554 (13th) |
Detroit Tigers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
L |
4-2 |
| 9/11/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
7-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
11-0 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
9-1 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Oakland Athletics |
W |
2-1 |
Baltimore Orioles recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
5-3 F/10 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
W |
5-3 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Boston Red Sox |
L |
12-3 |
| 9/8/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
7-1 |
Orioles vs Tigers predictions
As the Baltimore Orioles gear up to face the Detroit Tigers, eyes are naturally drawn to standout players like Anthony Santander and Gunnar Henderson. Santander, who’s been swinging a hot bat with 41 home runs this season, seems poised to capitalize on the Tigers' pitching struggles. Henderson, on the other hand, is batting a slick .281 and is someone who seems like he could get some clutch hits in this series. Given the consistency these players have shown, it wouldn't be surprising to see them making significant impacts in the upcoming games, especially against a Tigers team that has been faltering on the mound lately.
Turning our focus to the Detroit Tigers, Riley Greene appears pivotal for their chances. Holding a batting average of .265 and having notched 21 homers, Greene embodies a critical offensive piece for the Tigers. His ability to get on base and drive in runs will be crucial, especially in clutch situations. Additionally, Detroit will need Kerry Carpenter to step up. With an earnest .673 in singles hitting this season, boosting his overall performance could provide the Tigers with the offensive depth they need to challenge the Orioles' strong lineup.
Looking at the matchup, the Orioles seem to have the upper hand, especially with their strong offensive stats and a pitching edge with Zach Eflin on the mound, who boasts a sturdy 3.65 ERA this season. The Tigers, while showing promise in spots, might struggle to contain the Orioles’ hitters. Barring any surprises on the field, the Orioles are more likely to come out on top in this opening game of the series, leveraging their stronger batting and more consistent pitching to secure a win.
Detroit Tigers injuries
- Dillon Dingler (C): Day-To-Day
- Tarik Skubal (SP): Day-To-Day
- Reese Olson (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Angel De Jesus (RP): Out
- Alex Faedo (RP): 60-Day-IL
Baltimore Orioles injuries
- Jacob Webb (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ryan Mountcastle (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Jordan Westburg (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Heston Kjerstad (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Danny Coulombe (RP): 60-Day-IL
Orioles vs Tigers game info
| Venue |
Comerica Park |
| Location |
Detroit, Michigan |
| First pitch |
Fri 6:40 PM |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
