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The Athletics and Orioles records of 51-66 and 52-63, respectively, do not reflect their current improved play as the A's have been winning 60% of their most recent games and Baltimore half of theirs. These clubs have mostly alternated wins and losses over their last ten meetings. This series has slightly favored the Over with six of the last ten resulting in nine or more runs scored. The Athletics have scored five or more runs in seven of their last ten overall while holding opponents to 3 or fewer runs in seven of their last ten. The Orioles have calmed things down in recent days following a scoring spurt that saw them accumulate 27 runs against a good Blue Jays team over a two-day period, leaving Baltimore area bookies banging their heads against the wall.
Baltimore has a 52-63 record overall and a 27-27 record at home. The Orioles are 35-11 in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The Athletics are 51-66 overall and 28-32 on the road. The Athletics have a 24-9 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
The matchup Friday is the fourth time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jackson Holliday has 15 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs and 44 RBI while hitting .254 for the Orioles. Jordan Westburg is 15 for 42 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Brent Rooker has 26 doubles, three triples and 23 home runs for the Athletics. Shea Langeliers is 18 for 42 with four doubles, six home runs and eight RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 5-5, .264 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs
Athletics: 6-4, .298 batting average, 3.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
