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TEXAS @ BALTIMORE (BAL -155, 9)
ORIOLES ML
Andrew Heaney will start for Texas against Baltimore's Cole Irvin. Heaney has had his share of difficulties this season, but he's actually pitched well for the last two months. He has not allowed more than 3 ER in a start since April 25. In fact, Heaney has only given up more than 3 ER twice all season long.
The problem for Heaney and the Rangers is that the run support just isn't there. Heaney has started 15 games for Texas this season. The Rangers have won just three of them. Heaney has given his teammates a chance in most games. Each of his last six games have gone Under the total.
On the other side, Irvin, also a left-hander, is 6-4 with a respectable 3.74 ERA for the season. He has not pitched all that well lately. His month of June has left a lot to be desired. Irvin's ERA for the month is 5.47. He's given up 9 ER in his last two starts over a total of 8.2 innings.
The difference between Heaney and Irvin is that Irvin's teammates can back him up. Against the Yankees on June 20, Irvin gave up 5 ER and left the game after 4.2 innings. Baltimore's league-leading offense came through and beat New York 17-5. Irvin was not involved in the decision, but it was another win for the O's. Baltimore has won 9 of Irvin's 13 starts this season.
Baltimore, as mentioned, is the MLB leader in runs per game. The Orioles have hit the most home runs. They are a top-5 team in categories like batting average and OPS. The O's have the first three games of this series and four in a row.
Texas has lost six straight games and the Rangers have lost their last nine straight on the road. Baltimore has done very well against LHP. They are a top-5 team in both BA and OPS against LHP and they are 14-9 against lefties this season. Texas is 11-15 vs. LHP so far this season.
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