The Baltimore Orioles aim to secure their fourth victory in five games against the New York Mets in the first match of a doubleheader set for Thursday. The previous game was rained out after the Mets edged a 7-6 win on Tuesday. Currently, the Mets hold a 53-39 record, having won five out of their last six, but they sit at 20-25 in away games. Meanwhile, the Orioles (40-50) rank fifth in the American League East and have a home record of 19-23 in 2025.
First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards will be at 12:05 p.m. ET. The Orioles have taken five out of the last nine encounters with the Mets. Currently, New York is favored at -138 (bet $138 to win $100) in the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over-under set at 9. To make informed bets, check out the betting advice and predictions from SportsLine’s established computer model.
Starting Pitchers:
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The Mets are expected to pitch David Peterson (6-4, 3.18 ERA) in Game 1. Over 17 starts this season, he has allowed 93 hits and 36 earned runs while achieving 87 strikeouts over 102 innings. Recently, he secured a 3-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 3, pitching for 6.2 innings.
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The Orioles plan to start Charlie Morton (5-7, 5.47 ERA) who has pitched 77.1 innings and struck out 84 batters across 19 games this season. He previously earned a win over the Atlanta Braves by allowing 2 earned runs over 5.1 innings.
Key Players:
- For New York, Pete Alonso stands out with a .290 batting average, 25 doubles, and 21 home runs thus far, performing notably well against the Orioles.
- Among the Orioles, Ryan O’Hearn is hitting .286, showcasing consistent performance in recent games.
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