Red Sox vs Orioles starting pitchers
- Corbin Burnes for Baltimore Orioles
- Cooper Criswell for Boston Red Sox
Red Sox vs Orioles statistics
| Stat |
Red Sox |
Orioles |
| Hits |
1092 (2nd) |
1077 (4th) |
| Batting Average |
.261 (3rd) |
.256 (6th) |
| Runs Batted In |
572 (5th) |
598 (3rd) |
| Runs |
595 (5th) |
615 (3rd) |
| Home Runs |
149 (Tied-7th) |
188 (1st) |
| Walks |
377 (14th) |
357 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
115 (6th) |
71 (Tied-19th) |
| Strikeouts |
1163 (3rd) |
1005 (18th) |
| Pitches |
18302 (5th) |
18025 (10th) |
Baltimore Orioles recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/15/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
5-1 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
4-1 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
L |
9-3 |
| 8/11/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
2-1 |
| 8/10/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
7-5 |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/15/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
5-1 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
9-7 F/10 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
9-4 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
W |
5-4 F/10 |
| 8/11/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
10-2 |
Red Sox vs Orioles predictions
As the Boston Red Sox prepare to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in their upcoming game, all eyes might be on Rafael Devers. Known for his robust batting average and powerful home run capability, Devers is expected to bring his A-game. With the mounting pressure of the series, it's likely he’ll crack a few solid hits and potentially rack up some RBIs. Meanwhile, pitcher Cooper Criswell, despite some shaky outings, could see a decent stretch if he maintains control and limits walk-offs, given his knack for settling into the game as innings progress. There’s also some buzz around Jarren Duran, whose speed could be a game-changer on the bases, adding that extra layer of challenge for the Orioles’ defense.
On the flip side, the Baltimore Orioles seem set to counter with some strong at-bats from their lineup. Anthony Santander is having a standout season with his home run tally leading the team, and his presence in the batter's box will surely be intimidating. Then there's Gunnar Henderson, whose consistent batting average makes him a reliable source of hits and on-base potential. Pitcher Corbin Burnes also poses a significant threat on the mound, with his impressive ERA pointing to another potential strong outing, perhaps cooling down some of the Red Sox's batting fire.
Analyzing both rosters and considering the momentum, the Orioles could have a home-field advantage and a pitching edge with Burnes at the helm, which might just tilt the scales in their favor for this encounter. Baltimore's offense seems slightly more consistent in producing critical plays, which could make the difference in a game that promises a lot of back-and-forth. Therefore, if I had to lean one way, I'd predict the Orioles to take this one, possibly extending their series lead with strategic plays and solid pitching. Remember, baseball can always surprise us, but the Orioles seem primed to capitalize on their current form. What do you think? Will the Red Sox pull an upset, or will the Orioles hold strong at home?
Baltimore Orioles injuries
- Jacob Webb (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Heston Kjerstad (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Grayson Rodriguez (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jordan Westburg (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Danny Coulombe (RP): 60-Day-IL
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Cooper Criswell (SP): Out
- Nick Sogard (2B): Day-To-Day
- Triston Casas (1B): 60-Day-IL
- Justin Slaten (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Dalton Guthrie (LF): Day-To-Day
Red Sox vs Orioles game info
| Venue |
Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Location |
Baltimore, Maryland |
| First pitch |
Fri 7:05 PM |
| Temperature |
85° |
| Chance of Rain |
40% |
