MLB Doubleheader Game Preview: New York Mets (53-39) vs. Baltimore Orioles (40-50)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: New York Mets (53–39) vs. Baltimore Orioles (40–50)
  • Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
  • Game 1 Time: 12:05 PM ET
  • Game 2 Time: 5:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, MASN, SNY, MLB.tv

Key Storylines

  • Rainout Reset: Wednesday’s game was postponed due to weather, setting up a pivotal doubleheader.
  • Mets Surge: New York has won 5 of its last 6 games and sits just half a game behind the Phillies in the NL East.
  • Orioles Injury Woes: Baltimore is missing key players including Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, and Gary Sánchez.

Starting Pitchers Breakdown

Game 1

TeamPitcherW-LERAWHIPNotes
MetsDavid Peterson6–43.181.276.2 IP, 1 ER vs. Brewers on July 3
OriolesCharlie Morton5–75.471.382.97 ERA over last 7 starts

Game 2

TeamPitcherW-LERAWHIPNotes
MetsJustin Hagenman*TBDTBDTBDLikely bullpen game
OriolesTomoyuki Sugano6–54.441.4113 ER in last 9.2 IP

*Projected starter

Players to Watch

New York Mets

  • Pete Alonso: .290 AVG, 21 HR, 75 RBI – 2 HR, 5 RBI vs. Yankees last weekend
  • Juan Soto: 21 HR – 3 HR in last 14 games, 8-for-12 lifetime vs. Morton
  • Francisco Lindor: .260 AVG, 18 HR – 5 RBI in last 5 games

Baltimore Orioles

  • Ryan O’Hearn: .286 AVG, 11 HR – 6 hits in last 8 games
  • Gunnar Henderson: .270 AVG, 10 HR – 3 triples, 17 doubles
  • Jackson Holliday: .263 AVG, 12 HR – emerging star with speed and power
  • Mets are 17–6 to the Over in last 23 games
  • Orioles have won 6 of Morton’s last 7 starts
  • Sugano has allowed 3+ ER in 5 straight starts

Game 1 Odds

New York Mets                 – 138

Baltimore Orioles            9

Game 2 Odds

New York Mets                 10

Baltimore Orioles            – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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