Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays 5/21/2023 Picks Predictions

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This Sunday, Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, will serve as the backdrop for the final matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays, two American League East Division rivals.

The Orioles have been in fine form lately, improving their overall record to 30-16, with an impressive 15-8 record when playing on the road.

Currently sitting in second place in the AL East, they trail the division-leading Tampa Bay by 3.5 games.

Baltimore enters this contest after winning four of their last five games, including the first two games of the ongoing series against the Blue Jays.

In the previous match, Orioles’ starting pitcher Felix Bautista (3-1, 1.17 ERA) delivered an outstanding performance, not allowing any earned runs and just one free base while striking out five batters in his 2.0 innings of work.

Regarding offensive contributions, left fielder Austin Hays boasts an impressive .303 batting average, while catcher Adley Rutschman leads the team with an on-base percentage of .407 this season.

First baseman Ryan Mountcastle has been a force for Baltimore, leading the team in home runs with 10, RBIs with 34, and hits with 46.

For the series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Baltimore Orioles will hand the ball to right-handed pitcher Dean Kremer.

Kremer has had a solid season thus far, sporting a 5-1 record with a 4.94 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in his starts.

Offensively, the Baltimore Orioles are averaging 5.0 runs per game, placing them 8th in the league. They have scored 226 runs and hold a respectable on-base percentage of .330.

The Orioles have showcased their power at the plate with 81 doubles and 56 home runs as a team. They have also amassed 218 RBIs and 379 hits, with a team batting average of .252.

Baltimore has a slugging percentage of .427 and has been called out on strikes 366 times, drawing 170 walks throughout the season.

The totals went OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last six outings, while the Orioles are 4-1 SU in their previous five matches played.

The Baltimore Orioles are 4-2 straight up in their last six contests played versus Toronto, and the Orioles are 11-4 SU in their last 15 road games.

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Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays Predictions 5/21/2023

In the final game of their 10-game homestand, the Toronto Blue Jays will be eager to snap their three-game losing streak as they face the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Toronto’s overall record is 25-21, with a 13-8 history when playing at home. Unfortunately, they are at the bottom of the AL East, trailing the division-leading Tampa Bay by 8.5 games.

The Blue Jays have encountered some recent struggles, losing six of their last ten games, including three consecutive losses, culminating in a 5-6 defeat against the Orioles in ten innings yesterday afternoon.

In Saturday’s game, Toronto’s Yimi Garcia (1-1, 4.29 ERA) lost after conceding six runs on 11 hits and only striking out two batters in 1.1 innings of work.

Shortstop Bo Bichette, who boasts an impressive .321 batting average, nine home runs, 30 RBIs, and 61 hits, is leading the offensive charge for the Blue Jays.

Third baseman Matt Chapman has excelled in on-base percentage, leading the team with .385. The Blue Jays have recorded a batting average of .256 and a slugging percentage of .405 this season.

On Sunday, the Blue Jays will send right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman to the mound for the final game of the three-game series.

Gausman holds a 2-3 record with a 3.27 ERA and a WHIP of 1.09 and has struck out 77 batters while conceding 51 hits, nine walks, and six home runs in his 55 innings pitched.

In terms of pitching, the Blue Jays have a team WHIP of 1.268 and a FIP of 4.42 this season. They currently rank 11th in the league in hits allowed, with 357.

Toronto’s pitching staff has conceded 193 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 3.98 (176 earned runs). They boast a solid K/BB ratio of 9.40 (416 strikeouts against 148 walks).

However, they have surrendered 60 home runs and allow an average of 4.36 runs per nine innings, which places them 15th in MLB.

The Toronto Blue Jays are 1-5 SU in their last six contests, while the totals went OVER in 13 of Toronto’s last 20 games against the Orioles.

The Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last five home games, while the totals went OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 14 outings at home versus Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays. The MLB Pick for this contest is the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore will complete a series sweep on the road with a 15-8 record and momentum from winning the first two installments.

The Orioles had a better starter in Dean Kremer, who finished three solid starts conceding four runs on 16 hits in over 17-2/3 innings, leading to the Orioles’ victory in each of his three last appearances on the mound.

Prediction: Baltimore will win 6-3.

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