Baltimore Orioles vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 19, 2024

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Jul 19, 2024 6:14 AM
The Baltimore Orioles, riding high with a 58-38 record, travel to Globe Life Field to take on the Texas Rangers, who are looking to rebound from a subpar 46-50 season. The Orioles have been dominant on the road, posting a 28-16 record, while the Rangers have managed a respectable 24-21 mark at home. Can the Rangers capitalize on their home-field advantage and even the regular season series, or will the Orioles continue their strong form?
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Orioles vs Rangers starting pitchers

  • Nathan Eovaldi for Texas Rangers
  • Corbin Burnes for Baltimore Orioles

Orioles vs Rangers statistics

Stat Orioles Rangers
Hits 838 (6th) 779 (16th)
Batting Average .253 (9th) .241 (18th)
Runs Batted In 458 (4th) 397 (Tied-16th)
Runs 474 (5th) 414 (17th)
Home Runs 149 (1st) 101 (Tied-17th)
Walks 260 (27th) 304 (13th)
Stolen Bases 63 (Tied-15th) 52 (Tied-22nd)
Strikeouts 776 (20th) 745 (25th)
Pitches 13999 (17th) 13701 (24th)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/14/24 @ Houston Astros W 4-2
7/13/24 @ Houston Astros W 2-1 F/10
7/12/24 @ Houston Astros L 6-3
7/10/24 @ Los Angeles Angels L 7-2
7/9/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-4

Baltimore Orioles recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/14/24 vs New York Yankees W 6-5
7/13/24 vs New York Yankees L 6-1
7/12/24 vs New York Yankees L 4-1
7/11/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 8-0
7/10/24 vs Chicago Cubs L 4-0

Orioles vs Rangers predictions

Heading into the game against the Texas Rangers, there’s a few Orioles players that could really shine on the field. Keep an eye on Gunnar Henderson, as he’s been a powerhouse with an impressive collection of home runs this season, not to mention expected to keep that momentum going in this matchup. Cedric Mullins is another player projected to make significant contributions, likely continuing his streak of getting on base and swiping bases, which could be crucial for setting up scoring opportunities. On the mound, Corbin Burnes is expected to dominate, with projected strikeout numbers that should help keep the Rangers' hitters in check.

As for the Texas Rangers, Marcus Semien and Josh Smith are ones to watch. Semien, with consistent performances recently, is likely to deliver crucial RBIs and could be the key in tight situations. On the other end, Josh Smith has shown he can maintain a solid average, which might make him a thorn in the side for Baltimore's pitchers. Speaking of pitching, while Nathan Eovaldi is expected to start, looking at his recent outings, he seems poised to pitch deep into the game, keeping the Rangers competitive with his striking abilities.

Considering the strengths on both sides, this game is shaping up to be a tight contest. However, given the Orioles' recent surge and outstanding performances from key players like Burnes and Henderson, they might have a slight edge over the Rangers. Baltimore's ability to maneuver both offensively and defensively, especially in road games, suggests they might just pull off another win, reinforcing their lead in the seasonal series against Texas. So, if I had to put my money on it, I'd lean towards the Orioles clinching this one at Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Dane Dunning (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Austin Pruitt (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Josh Jung (3B): 60-Day-IL
  • Avery Weems (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Evan Carter (LF): 10-Day-IL

Baltimore Orioles injuries

  • Heston Kjerstad (LF): 7-day il
  • Danny Coulombe (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Nate Webb (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Felix Bautista (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Tyler Wells (SP): 60-Day-IL

Orioles vs Rangers game info

Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Fri 8:05 PM
Temperature 81°
Chance of Rain 1%

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