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Orioles host the Athletics in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Baltimore Orioles are set to host the Oakland Athletics for the first game of a three-game series on Friday at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The Athletics currently lead the AL West, while the Orioles are third in the AL East.
Key points
- Orioles host Athletics for a three-game series
- Game starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT
- Athletics lead the AL West
- Orioles are third in the AL East
- Starting pitchers are Jacob Lopez and Kyle Bradish
Baltimore OriolesOakland AthleticsJacob LopezKyle Bradish
Athletics (19-18, first in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (17-21, third in the AL East)
Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jacob Lopez (2-2, 6.60 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Orioles: Kyle Bradish (1-4, 5.03 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)
LINE: Orioles -138, Athletics +116; over/under is 9 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Athletics on Friday to begin a three-game series.
Baltimore has a 9-9 record at home and a 17-21 record overall. The Orioles are 7-3 in games when they did not allow a home run.
The Athletics are 19-18 overall and 11-10 on the road. The Athletics have gone 7-4 in games decided by one run.
The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Taylor Ward has 13 doubles, a home run and 12 RBIs for the Orioles. Pete Alonso is 11 for 35 with four doubles, four home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Jacob Wilson has eight doubles and three home runs for the Athletics. Shea Langeliers is 18 for 46 with five doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 4-6, .224 batting average, 6.34 ERA, outscored by 22 runs
Q&A
What time does the Orioles vs Athletics game start?
The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Orioles and Athletics?
The Athletics will start Jacob Lopez, and the Orioles will start Kyle Bradish.
What is the current record of the Orioles and Athletics?
The Athletics have a record of 19-18, while the Orioles are 17-21.
