Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 6, 2024

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Jul 6, 2024 6:12 AM
The Baltimore Orioles, currently leading the series 1-0, look to build on their momentum as they take on the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 4:07 PM. The Orioles, with their impressive 56-32 overall record and 27-15 road record, aim to capitalize on the struggling Athletics, who sit at 33-57 overall and 21-24 at home. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum.
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Orioles vs Athletics statistics

Stat Orioles Athletics
Hits 773 (6th) 657 (28th)
Batting Average .254 (7th) .221 (29th)
Runs Batted In 438 (1st) 311 (28th)
Runs 450 (Tied-2nd) 325 (28th)
Home Runs 142 (1st) 104 (Tied-7th)
Walks 242 (Tied-27th) 277 (12th)
Stolen Bases 60 (14th) 47 (Tied-21st)
Strikeouts 709 (20th) 868 (2nd)
Pitches 12842 (15th) 12845 (14th)

Oakland Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/5/24 vs Baltimore Orioles L 3-2
7/4/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-0
7/3/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-0
7/2/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 7-5
6/30/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 5-1

Baltimore Orioles recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/5/24 @ Oakland Athletics W 3-2
7/4/24 @ Seattle Mariners L 7-3
7/3/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 4-1
7/2/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 2-0
6/30/24 vs Texas Rangers L 11-2

Orioles vs Athletics predictions

Heading into the upcoming matchup against Oakland Athletics, the Baltimore Orioles have some key players that are looking sharp and could potentially sway the game in their favor. Gunnar Henderson, who’s been swinging a hot bat with 27 homers to his name, is likely to continue his powerful performance. Meanwhile, Adley Rutschman’s consistent hitting, with a .288 average, should prove invaluable. Additionally, Cedric Mullins, always a threat on the bases, might just spark the lineup further, especially if he gets on base early. These players showing up in top form could very well tilt the scales for Baltimore.

On the flip side, the Oakland Athletics have a few aces up their sleeve that could stand out in this game. Brent Rooker, leading with a .270 batting average and 17 home runs, is anticipated to be a significant threat at the plate. Daz Cameron, who brings speed and skill, might just lead the attack against the Orioles' pitchers, leveraging his recent on-base successes. Their performance, combined with consistent pitching from starter Luis Medina, who will need to control his walks, could make the game competitive, providing a stiff challenge for the Orioles.

Taking everything into account, Baltimore Orioles seem poised to take the win in this contest. They've shown stronger consistency at the plate and their lineup depth with players like Henderson and Rutschman provides a robust offensive threat. Moreover, Oakland's struggle with consistency and a higher overall team ERA suggests they might find it tough to contain the Orioles' hitters. Predicting a baseball game can always be dicey, but with the current form and stats, Orioles have an edge entering this game.

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Orioles vs Athletics game info

Venue Oakland Coliseum
Location Oakland, California
First pitch Sat 4:07 PM
Temperature 62°
Chance of Rain 0%

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