Matchup: New York Mets (52–39) vs. Baltimore Orioles (40–49)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 6:35 PM ET
Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Broadcast: SNY, MASN, MLB.TV
Streaming: Watch live on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Game Overview
The New York Mets head to Baltimore to open a three-game interleague series against the Orioles. The Mets are riding high after a strong stretch, winning four of their last five games, while the Orioles are fresh off a surprising sweep of the Atlanta Braves.
This marks the first meeting of the season between the two clubs, and both teams are looking to build momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | Clay Holmes (RHP) | 8–4 | 2.99 | 1.24 | 76 |
| Orioles | Brandon Young (RHP) | 0–3 | 7.02 | 1.98 | 15 |
- Holmes has been a revelation for the Mets, transitioning from reliever to starter with poise. He’s allowed just 2 ER in his last 11 innings.
- Young has struggled with command and consistency, allowing 6+ baserunners in each of his four starts.
Key Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 21 HR, 51 RBI, .263 AVG, .418 OBP
- Pete Alonso: 73 RBI, .287 AVG, 12th in MLB in HR
- Francisco Lindor: 17 HR, 49 RBI, .261 AVG, .368 over last 5 games
Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan O’Hearn: .287 AVG, 11 HR, 30 RBI
- Gunnar Henderson: .271 AVG, 10 HR, 17 doubles
- Jackson Holliday: Coming off a 4-hit game vs. Braves
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Mets | Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 52–39 (2nd NL East) | 40–49 (5th AL East) |
| Last 10 Games | 5–5 | 6–4 |
| Team ERA | 3.05 (2nd in MLB) | 4.89 (28th in MLB) |
| Batting Avg | .249 | .239 |
| Home Runs | 118 (7th in MLB) | 107 (11th in MLB) |
- The Mets are 25–8 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game.
- The Orioles bullpen ranks 23rd in ERA, putting pressure on their starters to go deep.
Game Odds
New York Mets – 136
Baltimore Orioles 10
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
