Venue, Date & First Pitch
Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, Maryland
First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM EDT
Weather Outlook (Baltimore, April Evening)
No specific weather report was provided in the sources.
However, early‑April night games in Baltimore typically feature cool, mid‑50s temperatures with mild humidity — conditions that slightly suppress home‑run carry. (Inference based on seasonal norms.)
Injury Report
Baltimore Orioles
A long injury list impacts both lineup depth and bullpen flexibility:
Ryan Mountcastle — day‑to‑day (foot fracture)
Tyler O’Neill — 7‑Day IL (illness)
Adley Rutschman — 10‑Day IL (ankle)
Dietrich Enns — 15‑Day IL (foot)
Zach Eflin — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Yaramil Hiraldo — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Jordan Westburg — 60‑Day IL (UCL)
Jackson Holliday — 10‑Day IL (finger)
Heston Kjerstad — 10‑Day IL (hamstring)
Keegan Akin — 15‑Day IL (groin)
Andrew Kittredge — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Felix Bautista — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Colin Selby — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Gabriel Moreno — 10‑Day IL (back)
Carlos Santana — 10‑Day IL (groin)
Jordan Lawlar — 60‑Day IL (wrist)
Pavin Smith — 10‑Day IL (elbow)
Tyler Locklear — 10‑Day IL (elbow)
Cristian Mena — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. — 10‑Day IL (knee)
Blake Walston — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
A.J. Puk — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Merrill Kelly — 15‑Day IL (back)
Andrew Saalfrank — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Corbin Burnes — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Justin Martinez — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Team Records & Season Profile
Arizona Diamondbacks (9–7)
Road Record: 4–5
Team ERA: 3.63
WHIP: 1.21
Batting Average: .226
OBP: .286
SLG: .362
Recent Form: Coming off a 4–3 road win vs. Philadelphia
Top Performer:
Corbin Carroll: .327 AVG, team‑leading 11 RBI
Ketel Marte: team‑high 2 HR
Baltimore Orioles (8–7)
Home Record: 5–4
Team Batting Average: .249
OBP: .335
SLG: .385
Team ERA: 3.74
WHIP: 1.35
Recent Form: Coming off a 6–2 home win vs. Giants
Top Performers:
Taylor Ward: .356 AVG
Gunnar Henderson: 6 HR, 12 RBI (team leader)
Recent Team Form (Last 10 Games)
Orioles
Record: 6–4
AVG: .257
ERA: 3.31
Run Differential: +7
Diamondbacks
Record: 6–4
AVG: .222
ERA: 3.10
Run Differential: –4
Pitching Matchup
Arizona — Ryne Nelson (RHP)
Record: 1–1
ERA: 4.20
WHIP: 1.07
Strikeouts: 12
Baltimore — Trevor Rogers (LHP)
Record: 2–0
ERA: 1.89
WHIP: 1.05
Strikeouts: 14
Pitching Edge: Baltimore — Rogers has been dominant through two starts.
Key Player Matchups
1. Gunnar Henderson (BAL) vs. Ryne Nelson (ARI)
Henderson: 6 HR, .242 AVG
Nelson: low WHIP but vulnerable to power
Advantage: Orioles
2. Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs. Trevor Rogers (BAL)
Carroll: .327 AVG, elite contact
Rogers: LHP with strong command
Advantage: Slightly Arizona — Carroll hits lefties well (inference based on performance profile).
3. Ildemaro Vargas (ARI) vs. Orioles Bullpen
Vargas: 13‑for‑33 with 3 doubles, triple, HR in last 10
Advantage: Arizona — hot bat vs. injury‑depleted bullpen
Series History
First meeting of the 2026 season
Orioles have historically played well at home vs. NL West teams (inference based on home record and AL East dominance).
Betting Trends
Baltimore
4–2 when out‑hitting opponents
Won last 5 games after playing the previous day
Covered run line in last 4 games after playing previous day
Arizona
Failed to cover run line in last 3 night games vs. Orioles after a win
Lost first inning in 3 of last 4 road games vs. AL East
Game Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks 8.5
Baltimore Orioles – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 12, 2026
