The Yankees (54-48, 22-24 away) travel to take on the Orioles (62-40, 30-20 home) in game one of this AL East matchup. Gerrit Cole is getting the start for the Yankees while Grayson Rodriguez is starting for the Orioles. See who I like to pick up the win in today’s New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

NEW YORK YANKEES VS BALTIMORE ORIOLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Baltimore Orioles +102

This game will be played at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 ET on Friday, July 28th.

WHY BET THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES:

  • In their previous five games, the Orioles have a record of 3-2.
  • On the road, the Yankees have dropped four straight games.
  • Across Grayson Rodriguez’s 12 starts, the Orioles have put together a record of 8-4.

CAN THE NEW YORK YANKEES PULL OUT A WIN AS ROAD FAVORITES?

So far this season, the Yankees have a series record of 15-12-5 and overall record of 54-48. This mark has New York placed 5th in the AL East. On the road, they have a below .500 record of 22-24.

Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the New York Yankees with a 9-2 record. The right-hander has made 21 appearances this season, boasting an ERA of 2.78 and a K/9 rate of 10.02. His FIP stands at 3.34, while his OBP is .273.

Gerrit Cole was unable to secure the win in the Yankees’ 5-2 victory over the Royals, despite a quality start. The right-hander yielded two runs on five hits over 6 1/3 innings of work.

So far this season, the Yankees’ has gone deep 141 times, placing them 6th in the league. Over New York’s previous five games, they are 13th in runs scored, with their season average of 4.4 runs per game putting them 21st in the league. The Yankees’ overall team batting average stands at .230 along with an OBP of .302.

The Yankees have seen Gleyber Torres take the lead in home runs over their last ten games, with three long balls and a season-long total of 16. His overall batting average stands at .264.

WILL THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

The Orioles enter today’s game with an overall record of 62-40, including putting together an above .500 mark at home (30-20). This year, Baltimore has played in 31 series and have gone 19-9-3. Currently, they are 1st in the AL East.

The Orioles’ Grayson Rodriguez has a 2-2 record in 12 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 6.91, while his K/9 is 10.61 and FIP is 5.28. Additionally, he has an OBP of .360.

In his latest start, Grayson Rodriguez squared off against the Rays and pitched 5 2/3 frames, giving up two runs on three hits. Despite not being credited with a victory or defeat, the Orioles emerged victorious in the 6-5 contest.

The Orioles have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 8 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 10th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 12th in home runs and 9th in slugging percentage. Overall, Baltimore is averaging 4.9 runs per game (10th).

Anthony Santander has been a major contributor to the Orioles’ offensive success in 2023. His .259 batting average and 55 RBIs have been key components of their offense, while his 17 home runs have provided a powerful presence in the lineup.