MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (51-63) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (65-48)

Game Overview

• Time: 12:35 PM ET / 9:35 AM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
• Broadcast: Fubo (regional restrictions), MLB Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia
  The Phillies aim to complete a three-game sweep of the Orioles, riding a three-game winning streak and surging toward the top of the NL East. The Orioles, meanwhile, are trying to avoid their sixth loss in seven games.

Pitching Matchup

• Ranger Suárez has been a model of consistency, with 12 quality starts and a .225 opponent batting average. He’s averaging 6.3 innings per outing and has allowed 0 earned runs in 4 starts this season.
• Trevor Rogers brings elite control and a sub-1.50 ERA, making this a true lefty duel. He’s been one of Baltimore’s few bright spots in an otherwise tough stretch.

Team Performance Snapshot
Philadelphia Phillies

• Record: 65–48 (1st in NL East)
• Home Record: 36–20
• Batting Average: .255 (4th in MLB)
• Slugging %: .417 (9th)
• Runs Scored: 534 (9th)
• Home Runs: 137 (12th)
  
• Baltimore Orioles
• Record: 51–63 (5th in AL East)
• Road Record: 24–35
• Batting Average: .242 (19th)
• Slugging %: .407 (11th)
• Runs Scored: 492 (17th)
• Home Runs: 139 (10th)

Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies

• Kyle Schwarber: 40 HR, including a grand slam and 2-run shot vs. Orioles on Monday
• Brandon Marsh: Homered in Tuesday’s win, 2 RBIs, 6 HR on the season
• Bryson Stott: RBI triple and elite defense at second base
  
• Baltimore Orioles
• Gunnar Henderson: .286 AVG, 25 doubles, 13 HR
• Jordan Westburg: 2 hits in Tuesday’s loss, .277 AVG
• Tyler O’Neill: 5 HR in last 10 games

Betting Trends

• Phillies ATS: 56–57
• Orioles ATS: 53–61
• Phillies have won 62.6% of games when favored
• Orioles are 3–10 when underdogs of +136 or longer
• Four of the last five Phillies–Orioles games have gone Over 9.0 runs

Injury Report
Philadelphia Phillies

• Alec Bohm (ribcage) – 10-day IL
• Aaron Nola (ankle) – 60-day IL
• Daniel Robert, Joe Ross – 15-day IL
  
• Baltimore Orioles
• Ryan Mountcastle, Grayson Rodriguez – 60-day IL
• Gary Sánchez, Jorge Mateo – 10-day IL
• Felix Bautista, Kyle Bradish – 60-day IL

Final Thoughts
The Orioles vs. Phillies matchup at Citizens Bank Park features two talented lefties, but the Phillies’ offensive firepower and home-field dominance make them the clear favorite. With Kyle Schwarber chasing franchise history and Ranger Suárez in top form, expect Philadelphia to close out the series with authority.