Guardians Favored Over Orioles in Series-Deciding June 5 Matchup
The Cleveland Guardians (23-25) face the Baltimore Orioles (23-32) in their series rubber match at Camden Yards, with first pitch at 1:35 pm ET.
The Orioles won Saturday's game 5-4, powered by three home runs from Trey Mancini, Austin Hays, and Rougned Odor. Jose Ramirez hit his 14th homer and Andres Gimenez added his sixth for Cleveland.
Betting Lines:
- Guardians: -112 (favorites)
- Orioles: +102
- Run line: Baltimore +1.5 (-160)
Pitching Matchup:
- Guardians: Zach Plesac (1-4, 4.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP)
- Orioles: TBA
Key Stats:
- Guardians are 5-1 in last 6 games vs Orioles
- Andres Gimenez batting .308 with 6 HR, 26 RBI
- Orioles rank 24th in runs scored (213)
- Anthony Santander leads Orioles with 9 HR, 30 RBI
Analysis: Cleveland looks to continue their success against Baltimore, with their offense performing particularly well in day games (3rd most runs, 9th most HRs). While Plesac has been inconsistent, the Guardians' offense should provide enough support. The Orioles seek their 8th series win despite sitting 16 games back in the division.
The game's outcome likely depends on whether Plesac can deliver a quality start and if Cleveland's productive daytime offense maintains its form. A series win would send the Guardians home with momentum before their upcoming Rangers series.
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