The Baltimore Orioles (65-46) and Cleveland Guardians (67-42) play the final game of a three-game series Saturday night matchup at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM ET on FOX.
The Guardians enter as slight +100 underdogs, while the Orioles are -118 favorites on the moneyline. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.
Can Cleveland complete the sweep at home tonight? Let s dive into our Orioles vs Guardians prediction for Saturday.
Orioles vs Guardians Prediction Saturday
The Guardians have absolutely dominated the first two games of this series, trouncing the Orioles 10-3 and 8-4. Cleveland s offense has been a well-oiled machine, with contributions coming from every part of the lineup.
The red-hot Jose Ramirez, who has gone yard in three consecutive games, is leading the charge with 28 dingers and 91 RBI this season. This impressive stretch has shot the 31-year-old vet into the top-five of the .
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On the flip side, the Orioles have hit a rough patch, dropping eight of their last 13 contests. Their pitching staff, in particular, has been getting hammered, giving up at least eight runs in each of their last four losses.
That being said, the Orioles still have some serious thump in their lineup, with sluggers like Anthony Santander (32 HR, 75 RBI) and Gunnar Henderson (28 HR, 66 RBI) ready to do some damage.
In terms of the starting pitching matchup, the Orioles have the upper hand with veteran Zach Eflin (6-7, 4.11 ERA) taking the hill against rookie Joey Cantillo (0-0, 8.10 ERA). Eflin, a new addition from the Rays, looked sharp in his Orioles debut, giving up three runs over six frames against the Blue Jays.
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