San Diego Padres vs. Baltimore Orioles: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 6:10 AM
The San Diego Padres look to build on their series lead as they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, July 27 at 4:05 PM. The Orioles, with their impressive 61-42 overall record and 30-23 home record, will aim to even the series against the Padres, who have been solid on the road with a 30-22 record. Expect a thrilling matchup between these two competitive teams.
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Padres vs Orioles starting pitchers

  • Dean Kremer for Baltimore Orioles
  • Michael King for San Diego Padres

Padres vs Orioles statistics

Stat Padres Orioles
Hits 947 (1st) 899 (Tied-5th)
Batting Average .262 (1st) .253 (9th)
Runs Batted In 466 (Tied-10th) 493 (3rd)
Runs 482 (12th) 510 (4th)
Home Runs 117 (Tied-11th) 162 (1st)
Walks 295 (24th) 288 (25th)
Stolen Bases 73 (13th) 67 (Tied-14th)
Strikeouts 712 (29th) 836 (21st)
Pitches 15311 (12th) 15071 (18th)

Baltimore Orioles recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 vs San Diego Padres L 6-4
7/25/24 @ Miami Marlins W 7-6 F/10
7/24/24 @ Miami Marlins L 6-3
7/23/24 @ Miami Marlins L 6-3
7/21/24 @ Texas Rangers L 3-2

San Diego Padres recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 @ Baltimore Orioles W 6-4
7/25/24 @ Washington Nationals W 3-0
7/24/24 @ Washington Nationals W 12-3
7/23/24 @ Washington Nationals W 4-0
7/21/24 @ Cleveland Guardians W 2-1

Padres vs Orioles predictions

As the Padres gear up to face the Orioles, key players are poised to make an impact. Jurickson Profar, riding high with a .301 batting average, looks set to continue his hot streak at the plate. Also, keep an eye on Manny Machado; his knack for driving in runs could prove crucial in this matchup. On the mound, Michael King, who boasts a solid ERA of 3.28 and a WHIP of 1.19, is expected to deliver a strong start. His ability to strike out batters combined with a low home run rate should help keep the Orioles' hitters in check.

Turning our attention to the Orioles, we've got some players who can definitely swing the momentum. Anthony Santander, leading with 29 homers, might just add to his tally given the right opportunity against King. Meanwhile, Gunnar Henderson brings a strong bat with a .284 average, suggesting he could be a key player in getting on base and scoring runs. On the pitching side, Dean Kremer will need to tap into his best form. His current ERA of 4.43 is something he's been working to improve, and a strong outing here could really bolster his confidence.

Looking at how both teams match up, the Padres have a strong batting lineup, but the Orioles are not to be underestimated with their home field advantage and aggressive batting stats. It's a tough call, but considering the mix of experience and recent performances, the Padres might just edge out a win in this one. Their balanced attack combining solid pitching and timely hitting gives them a slight upper hand in what's expected to be a closely contested game.

Baltimore Orioles injuries

  • Albert Suarez (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Danny Coulombe (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jorge Mateo (2B): 10-Day-IL
  • Nate Webb (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Felix Bautista (RP): 60-Day-IL

San Diego Padres injuries

  • Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Wandy Peralta (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF): 10-Day-IL
  • Joe Musgrove (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Yu Darvish (SP): Out

Padres vs Orioles game info

Venue Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Location Baltimore, Maryland
First pitch Sat 4:05 PM
TV FS1
Temperature 88°
Chance of Rain 0%

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