Baltimore Orioles (72-45) vs San Diego Padres (56-61)
Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres 8/14/2023 – The Baltimore Orioles are gearing up for an exciting three-game interleague showdown against the San Diego Padres, starting their campaign on the road this Monday. After securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, the Orioles’ record stands at an impressive 72-45. Ryan Mountcastle’s 10th-inning run proved the game-changer, propelling Baltimore to triumph. Currently topping the American League East, the Orioles are leading by a margin of two games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays.
On the other side, the San Diego Padres faced a setback, falling 3-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, which lowered their record to 56-61. With losses in five out of their last six games, the Padres are in the fourth position in the National League West, trailing the leading Los Angeles Dodgers by a substantial 14 ½ games. Explore more insights with our baseball expert picks today.
Orioles vs. Padres Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 14, 2023 9:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Petco Park in San Diego, CA |
| TV: | MASN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Grayson Rodriguez (2-3, 3.45 ERA) vs Yu Darvish (8-7, 4.19 ERA)
In the upcoming Monday night matchup, the Orioles will entrust the pitching duties to the youthful right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. With a record of 2-3 from 15 starts this season, Rodriguez has notably delivered two quality starts in his performance. Across 74 innings pitched, he’s conceded 79 hits, accumulating an ERA of 5.84. Displaying a strikeout per nine (K/9) rate of 9.7 and a walk plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.49, Rodriguez’s recent five starts have seen him secure an ERA of 3.45 despite maintaining an 0-1 record. He’s allowed 21 hits across 28.2 innings pitched in this span while amassing an impressive 24 strikeouts. Demonstrating his prowess on the road, Rodriguez has posted a 1-1 record with a 4.89 ERA, striking out 43 batters within a concise 35 innings pitched.
Regarding the series opener against the Orioles, the Padres are set to call upon the seasoned right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish. With a record of 8-7 from 21 starts, Darvish boasts 10 quality performances. Over 120.1 innings pitched, he’s conceded 111 hits, registering an ERA of 4.19. Possessing a formidable strikeout per nine (K/9) rate of 9.3 and walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.25, Darvish’s recent five starts reflect a 2-1 record with a commendable ERA of 2.76.
During this period, he’s allowed 26 hits across 29.1 innings pitched while accumulating 27 strikeouts. In his home performances this season, Darvish has held a record of 3-4 from 11 starts, of which five have been quality starts. Across 64.1 innings pitched, he’s conceded 59 hits, maintaining an ERA of 4.06. Displaying an impressive strikeout per nine (K/9) rate of 9.8 at home, Darvish has also maintained commendable walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.21.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Diego Padres -138, Total Odds: 8.0
As they strive to secure their positions in their respective leagues’ playoffs, both teams encountered recent challenges. In this San Diego showdown, they turn to the seasoned expertise of Darvish. Despite his 3-4 record at home, Darvish showcased remarkable form over his last five starts, boasting an ERA below three and an impressive tally of 27 strikeouts across 29 innings of play. His adversary will be the Orioles, who have witnessed a dip over the past week, with their team batting average plummeting below the .220 mark during this period.
The Padres boast a lineup of experienced players characterized by their patience at the plate. This strategic advantage is anticipated to serve them well against the Orioles’ starter, Rodriguez. With Rodriguez’s challenges in maintaining control on the mound, the Padres’ formidable lineup is likely to pose a significant challenge in this face-off.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Baltimore Orioles are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games on the road.
The total went OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 road games against San Diego.
The total hung OVER in 8 of Baltimore’s last 11 games against an NL rival.
Baltimore is 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the National League West Division.
San Diego Padres Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games with the Orioles.
Total hung OVER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games at home.
The total stayed OVER in 5 of San Diego’s last 5 home games with Baltimore.
San Diego is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games with a team in the American League.
Baltimore Orioles vs San Diego Padres 8/14/2023 Betting Picks
Despite recent struggles, San Diego boasts the fifth-best team ERA (.382) and limits opponents to the league’s sixth-lowest batting average (.238). The Orioles have dropped both of their last two starts by Baltimore’s starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, who conceded five runs in 11 2/3 innings. On the other hand, Yu Darvish, the San Diego starter, has pitched 19 innings and allowed just two earned runs. Explore more insights with our expert sports cappers.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Diego Padres will win 4-2