Jeff Michaels
(915) Minnesota Twins at (916) Baltimore Orioles
4% Baltimore Orioles (-143) over Minnesota Twins — w/ Irvin & Varland —
It has been an interesting start for both of these teams. Although there are some major differences when it comes to splits, some that a highlighted in this matchup.
When you look at these two teams in the FGS, Minnesota has lost 4 straight series openers, while Baltimore is 4-1 on the season (including 4-0 as a F).
The other major difference is the starting pitching. Varland has struggled more than Irvin to open up the season, but Irvin has a solid history against this team in 2 starts LY. Yet the biggest variance comes by way of the handiness of the pitchers … Minnesota has one of the worst batting averages in the league against LHP (.208) as a team, but Baltimore has dominated righties. The Orioles are 6-2 against games started by RHP and are putting up over 6 runs/game!