Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles: Preview, Predictions and Picks for June 28, 2024

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Jun 28, 2024 6:11 AM
The Baltimore Orioles, riding high on a 51-30 season record, welcome the Texas Rangers to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday, June 28 at 7:05 PM. The Rangers, struggling on the road with a 17-25 record, will look to even up the series after dropping the opener to the O's. Expect a thrilling matchup as the Orioles aim to extend their series lead behind the energy of their 27-16 home crowd.
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Rangers vs Orioles statistics

Stat Rangers Orioles
Hits 649 (Tied-15th) 721 (Tied-2nd)
Batting Average .238 (18th) .256 (4th)
Runs Batted In 324 (17th) 417 (1st)
Runs 340 (17th) 428 (1st)
Home Runs 79 (Tied-17th) 136 (1st)
Walks 250 (Tied-16th) 221 (26th)
Stolen Bases 44 (Tied-20th) 59 (12th)
Strikeouts 621 (23rd) 655 (19th)
Pitches 11460 (25th) 11895 (13th)

Baltimore Orioles recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/27/24 vs Texas Rangers W 11-2
6/26/24 vs Cleveland Guardians W 4-2
6/25/24 vs Cleveland Guardians L 10-8
6/24/24 vs Cleveland Guardians L 3-2
6/23/24 @ Houston Astros L 8-1

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/27/24 @ Baltimore Orioles L 11-2
6/26/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 6-5 F/10
6/25/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 3-1
6/24/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 6-3
6/23/24 vs Kansas City Royals W 4-0

Rangers vs Orioles predictions

When looking at tonight’s matchup, key players for the Texas Rangers seem poised to make significant impacts. Marcus Semien, with his consistent batting average and ability to drive in runs, could very well be a game-changer. Expect him to continue his strong performance, especially with solid hits that set the stage for runs. Adolis Garcia, another Ranger powerhouse, brings hefty home run potential to the plate. If these two can connect with the ball early, it could spell trouble for the Orioles' pitching.

Over in the Baltimore Orioles' camp, Gunnar Henderson is definitely one to watch. With his explosive home run stats and strong RBI numbers, he's quickly become a critical piece of the Orioles' offensive puzzle. Adley Rutschman, despite being day-to-day, has shown stellar batting skills this season, maintaining one of the highest averages on the team. If he steps onto the field tonight, his presence will greatly enhance the Orioles' chances, leveraging that top-tier batting performance to challenge the Rangers' pitchers.

Given the current dynamics and player stats, the Orioles seem to have the upper hand in this contest. Their robust batting depth and the home-field advantage at Camden Yards, coupled with their leading offensive stats in the league, earmark them as the favorites. While the Rangers have strong individual players who can certainly turn the game around, Baltimore's consistent high-scoring gameplay might just be too much for the Texans to handle tonight. I'm leaning towards a solid victory for the Orioles as they look to build on their season lead.

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Rangers vs Orioles game info

Venue Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Location Baltimore, Maryland
First pitch Fri 7:05 PM
Temperature 88°
Chance of Rain 0%

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