Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays odds, tips and betting trends

On Sunday, the Houston Astros (6-8) are hosting the Toronto Blue Jays (10-5), at 2:10 PM ET. The Astros have dropped four straight. The Astros are favored (-132 moneyline odds) when they host the Blue Jays (+112). The scheduled starters are Luis …

On Sunday, the Houston Astros (6-8) are hosting the Toronto Blue Jays (10-5), at 2:10 PM ET. The Astros have dropped four straight.

The Astros are favored (-132 moneyline odds) when they host the Blue Jays (+112). The scheduled starters are Luis Garcia (1-0) for the Houston Astros, and Yusei Kikuchi (0-1) for the Toronto Blue Jays.

Alek Manoah (6 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 5 K) was credited with a win in the Blue Jays’ 3-2 victory over the Astros yesterday. George Springer led the way offensively, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. Blake Taylor (0.2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Astros.

Get ready for the Astros vs. Blue Jays with what you need to know before Sunday’s game.

Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 11:04 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Astros (-132, bet $132 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Blue Jays (+112, bet $100 to win $112)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Astros Stats and Trends

Astros Betting Records

  • The Astros have won four of the nine games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Houston has entered six games this season favored by -132 or more and is 3-3 in those contests.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 56.9% chance to win.
  • So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 14 games with a total.
  • The Astros have an ATS record of 6-8-0 in 14 games with a spread this season.

Luis Garcia (Astros Probable Starter)

  • Garcia will get the start for the Astros, his third of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 2.79, a batting average against of .171 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • The Blue Jays have scored 59 runs this season, which ranks 13th in MLB. They have 125 hits, sixth in baseball, with 20 home runs (first in the league).

Astros Batting Stats

  • The Astros’ 15 home runs rank fourth in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Astros combine for a team rank 21st of in the majors with a .344 team slugging percentage.
  • Houston has a team batting average of just .203 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • The Astros have scored the 24th-most runs in the league this season with 46 (3.3 per game).
  • Houston has an on-base percentage of .278 this season, which ranks 26th in the league.
  • The Astros have shown patience at the plate this season with the seventh-best rate of strikeouts per game (7.9) among MLB offenses.

Blue Jays Stats and Trends

Blue Jays Betting Records

  • The Blue Jays have been underdogs in five games this season and have come away with the win three times (60%) in those contests.
  • This season, Toronto has come away with a win two times in four chances when named as an underdog of at least +112 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Blue Jays have an implied victory probability of 47.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Toronto and their opponents have gone over in four of their 14 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Blue Jays have an against the spread mark of 7-7-0 in 14 games with a line this season.

Yusei Kikuchi (Blue Jays Probable Starter)

  • Kikuchi (0-1) takes the mound first for the Blue Jays to make his third start this season.
  • In his most recent time out on Tuesday, the left-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings against the Boston Red Sox, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • In two appearances this season, he has a 3.24 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .250 against him.
  • Kikuchi will try to collect his second matchup of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 4.1 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Astros offense has the 21st-ranked slugging percentage (.344) and ranks fourth in home runs hit (15) in all of MLB. They have a collective .203 batting average, and are 27th in the league with 93 total hits and 24th in MLB action scoring 46 runs.

Blue Jays Batting Stats

  • The Toronto Blue Jays average 1.3 home runs per game and have hit a league-high 20 home runs in total.
  • So far this season, the Blue Jays’ .413 slugging percentage ranks seventh-best in the league.
  • Toronto’s .250 batting average is eighth-best in MLB.
  • The offense for the Blue Jays is the No. 13 offense in baseball scoring 3.9 runs per game (59 total runs).
  • Toronto’s .308 on-base percentage ranks 13th in baseball.
  • The Blue Jays strike out 8.5 times per game to rank 16th in the league.

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Astros vs. Blue Jays: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Minute Maid Park
  • TV Channel: AT&T Sportsnet Southwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (7-8) and Pittsburgh Pirates (7-8) will meet on Sunday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs are a home favorite (-171) against the Pirates (+147). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Justin Steele (1-1, 7.30 ERA) …

The Chicago Cubs (7-8) and Pittsburgh Pirates (7-8) will meet on Sunday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM ET.

The Cubs are a home favorite (-171) against the Pirates (+147). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Justin Steele (1-1, 7.30 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to JT Brubaker (0-2, 7.30).

These clubs meet again after the Cubs took down the Pirates 21-0 yesterday. Kyle Hendricks registered the win for the Cubs (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 K), and Alfonso Rivas led the way offensively (3-for-6 with a home run and five RBI). Zach Thompson (2 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss for the Pirates.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday’s Cubs vs. Pirates game.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Cubs (-171, bet $171 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+147, bet $100 to win $147)

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Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • This season, the Cubs have won two out of the five games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Chicago has played as a favorite of -171 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 63.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
  • Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in seven of 15 chances this season.
  • The Cubs are 9-6-0 against the spread in their 15 chances this season.

Justin Steele (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Steele (1-1) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed three hits in 2 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • The 26-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 4.50 ERA, 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .261.
  • The Pirates have scored 53 runs this season, which ranks 19th in MLB. They have 117 hits, 10th in baseball, with 11 home runs (22nd in the league).

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs’ 12 home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Cubs have a combined .417 slugging percentage this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • Chicago ranks first in the majors with a .273 team batting average.
  • The Cubs have scored the most runs (81) in baseball so far this year.
  • Chicago has the best on-base percentage (.355) in baseball this year.
  • The Cubs rank 11th with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 12 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (41.7%) in those games.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has been victorious two times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +147 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.5% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 15 opportunities.
  • The Pirates have posted a record of 8-7-0 against the spread this season.

JT Brubaker (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Brubaker gets the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 7.30 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing two hits.
  • The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 7.30, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents have a .220 batting average against him.
  • Brubaker enters this game with one outing of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
  • He will take the mound against a Cubs offense that is batting .273 as a unit (first in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .417 (fifth in the league) with 12 total home runs (18th in MLB play).

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 22nd in MLB action with 11 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Pirates’ .354 slugging percentage is 18th in the league.
  • Pittsburgh has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.236).
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 19 offense in MLB play scoring 3.5 runs per game (53 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh is 20th in baseball with a .299 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates strike out 9 times per game, the No. 21 average in baseball.

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Cubs vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

The Oakland Athletics (8-8) will host the Texas Rangers (5-9), Sunday at 4:07 PM ET, with the Rangers on a three-game winning streak. The Athletics are an underdog (+101 moneyline odds) when they take on the Rangers (-120). The Rangers will give the …

The Oakland Athletics (8-8) will host the Texas Rangers (5-9), Sunday at 4:07 PM ET, with the Rangers on a three-game winning streak.

The Athletics are an underdog (+101 moneyline odds) when they take on the Rangers (-120). The Rangers will give the ball to Garrett Richards against the Athletics and Cole Irvin (1-1).

Brock Burke (1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) registered the win in the Rangers’ 2-0 victory over the Athletics yesterday. Brad Miller led the way offensively, going 1-for-4 with two RBI. Frankie Montas (7.1 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 8 K) was handed the loss for the Athletics.

To prepare for the Rangers vs. Athletics matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday’s baseball action.

Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Rangers (-120, bet $120 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Athletics (+101, bet $100 to win $101)
  • Over/under: 8

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Rangers Stats and Trends

Rangers Betting Records

  • The Rangers have won one of the three games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • This season, Texas has won one of its three games when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
  • Texas’ games have gone over the total in eight of their 14 chances.
  • In 14 games with a spread this season, the Rangers are 6-8-0 ATS.

Garrett Richards (Rangers Probable Starter)

  • The Rangers will send Richards to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The 33-year-old right-hander will make his first start after coming out of the bullpen four times this year.
  • He has an ERA of 4.50, a 1 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.500 in four games this season.
  • The Athletics ranks seventh in MLB with 67 runs scored this season. They have a .210 batting average this campaign with 14 home runs (ninth in the league).

Rangers Batting Stats

  • The Rangers’ 13 home runs rank 16th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 32 extra-base hits, the Rangers rank 16th in MLB with a .356 slugging percentage this season.
  • Texas has a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 12th among MLB teams.
  • The Rangers have scored 71 runs this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
  • Texas has an on-base percentage of .302 this season, which ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Rangers rank fifth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.6 whiffs per contest.

Athletics Stats and Trends

Athletics Betting Records

  • The Athletics have won in five, or 45.5%, of the 11 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Oakland has a mark of 5-6 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +101 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49.8% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
  • Oakland’s games have gone over the total in seven of their 16 opportunities.
  • The Athletics are 9-7-0 against the spread in their 16 games that had a posted line this season.

Cole Irvin (Athletics Probable Starter)

  • Irvin (1-1 with a 4.32 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Athletics, his fourth of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last time out came on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing six hits.
  • The 28-year-old has a 4.32 ERA and 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .269 to opposing batters.
  • Irvin has collected one quality start this season.
  • Irvin is trying for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 innings per start.
  • The opposing Rangers offense has the 16th-ranked slugging percentage (.356) and ranks 16th in home runs hit (13) in all of MLB. They have a collective .235 batting average, and are 13th in the league with 113 total hits and fourth in MLB play scoring 71 runs.
  • The 28-year-old’s 4.32 ERA ranks 47th, 1.260 WHIP ranks 41st, and 5.4 K/9 ranks 52nd among qualifying pitchers this season.

Athletics Batting Stats

  • The Athletics rank ninth in MLB action with 14 home runs. They average 0.9 per game.
  • So far this year, the Athletics are 23rd in the league with a .341 slugging percentage.
  • Oakland’s .210 batting average ranks 25th in MLB.
  • The Athletics are the seventh-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.2 runs per game (67 total).
  • Oakland ranks 27th in baseball with a .275 on-base percentage.
  • Athletics batters strike out 9.1 times per game, the most in baseball.

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Rangers vs. Athletics: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:07 PM ET
  • Stadium: Oakland Coliseum
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox odds, tips and betting trends

In the final game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field, the Boston Red Sox (7-8) face the Tampa Bay Rays (8-7), Sunday at 1:10 PM ET. The favored Rays (-169 moneyline odds to win) host the Red Sox (+145). The Rays will give the ball to Shane …

In the final game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field, the Boston Red Sox (7-8) face the Tampa Bay Rays (8-7), Sunday at 1:10 PM ET.

The favored Rays (-169 moneyline odds to win) host the Red Sox (+145). The Rays will give the ball to Shane McClanahan (0-1) against the Red Sox and Rich Hill.

The Rays defeated the Red Sox 3-2 yesterday, with Matt Wisler getting the win (1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 K) and Kevin Kiermaier leading the way offensively (going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI). Hansel Robles (0.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Red Sox.

Here is what you need to prepare for Sunday’s Rays vs. Red Sox contest.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 11:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Rays (-169, bet $169 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Red Sox (+145, bet $100 to win $145)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Rays Stats and Trends

Rays Betting Records

  • This season, the Rays have won seven out of the 12 games, or 58.3%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • This season, Tampa Bay has won four of its seven games when favored by at least -169 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Rays, based on the moneyline, is 62.8%.
  • Tampa Bay’s games have gone over the total in six of their 15 chances.
  • The Rays are 6-9-0 against the spread this season.

Shane McClanahan (Rays Probable Starter)

  • The Rays will hand the ball to McClanahan (0-1) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Monday, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings while giving up one earned run on four hits in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs.
  • The 24-year-old has an ERA of 2.40, a 4.8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in three games this season.
  • The Red Sox rank 18th in MLB with 56 runs scored this season. They have a .228 batting average this campaign with 11 home runs (22nd in the league).
  • The 24-year-old ranks 24th in ERA (2.40), 20th in WHIP (1.000), and third in K/9 (14.4) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.

Rays Batting Stats

  • The Rays’ 12 home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Rays rank 10th in the majors with a combined .386 team slugging percentage.
  • Tampa Bay’s .241 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking 10th in MLB.
  • The Rays have scored the ninth-most runs in the league this season with 66.
  • Tampa Bay has an on-base percentage of .310 this season, which ranks 12th in the league.
  • The Rays rank 27th in strikeouts per game (9.3) among MLB offenses.

Red Sox Stats and Trends

Red Sox Betting Records

  • The Red Sox have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win two times (28.6%) in those games.
  • Boston has played as an underdog of +145 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 40.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Contests with Boston have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in four of 15 chances this season.
  • The Red Sox are 9-6-0 against the spread in their 15 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Rich Hill (Red Sox Probable Starter)

  • Hill will start for the Red Sox, his first of the season.
  • It’s the season debut and his first appearance in more than a year for the 42-year-old left-hander.
  • The Rays have totaled 66 runs this season (ninth in MLB) and are batting .241 collectively with 12 home runs (18th in the league).

Red Sox Batting Stats

  • The Red Sox average 0.7 home runs per game to rank 22nd in baseball with 11 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Red Sox are 15th in the league with a .357 slugging percentage.
  • Boston’s .228 batting average ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Averaging 3.7 runs per game (56 total), the Red Sox are the 18th-highest scoring team in baseball.
  • Boston ranks 25th in baseball with a .280 on-base percentage.
  • The Red Sox’s eight strikeouts per game rank 12th in baseball.

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New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians odds, tips and betting trends

The Cleveland Guardians (7-7) and New York Yankees (9-6) will clash on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, with first pitch at 1:35 PM ET. The Guardians (+179 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Yankees (-213). The New York Yankees will hand the …

The Cleveland Guardians (7-7) and New York Yankees (9-6) will clash on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, with first pitch at 1:35 PM ET.

The Guardians (+179 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Yankees (-213). The New York Yankees will hand the ball to Gerrit Cole (0-0, 5.40 ERA) looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Guardians will turn to Aaron Civale.

Miguel Castro (1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 K) earned the win in the Yankees’ 5-4 victory over the Guardians yesterday. Josh Donaldson led the way offensively, going 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI. Emmanuel Clase (0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) was handed the loss for the Guardians.

Ahead of watching this Yankees vs. Guardians matchup, here’s everything you need to know about Sunday’s action on the diamond.

New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 11:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Yankees (-213, bet $213 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Guardians (+179, bet $100 to win $179)
  • Over/under: 7

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Yankees Stats and Trends

Yankees Betting Records

  • This season, the Yankees have won eight out of the 14 games, or 57.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • New York has played as a favorite of -213 or more once this season and won that game.
  • Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Yankees have a 68.1% chance to win.
  • New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in four of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Yankees are 6-8-0 ATS in their 14 games with a spread this season.

Gerrit Cole (Yankees Probable Starter)

  • The Yankees will hand the ball to Cole (0-0) for his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
  • The 31-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 6.35 ERA, 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .220.
  • The Guardians have scored 73 runs this season, which ranks second in MLB. They are batting .270 for the campaign with 14 home runs, ninth in the league.

Yankees Batting Stats

  • The Yankees rank ninth in Major League Baseball with 14 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Yankees combine for a team rank 19th of in the majors with a .352 team slugging percentage.
  • New York has a team batting average of .225 this season, which ranks 18th among MLB teams.
  • The Yankees rank 23rd in the league with 48 total runs scored this season.
  • New York has an on-base percentage of .306 this season, which ranks 16th in the league.
  • The Yankees rank 19th with an average of 8.7 strikeouts per game.

Guardians Stats and Trends

Guardians Betting Records

  • The Guardians have been chosen as underdogs in nine games this year and have walked away with the win four times (44.4%) in those games.
  • Cleveland has played as an underdog of +179 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Guardians have a 35.8% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Cleveland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in eight of their 15 opportunities.
  • The Guardians are 8-7-0 against the spread in their 15 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Aaron Civale (Guardians Probable Starter)

  • Civale (0-0) takes the mound first for the Guardians to make his second start of the season.
  • In his last time out on Sunday, the righty tossed 4 2/3 innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • In one games this season, he has compiled a 5.40 ERA and averages 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .267 against him.
  • The opposing Yankees offense has the 19th-ranked slugging percentage (.352) and ranks ninth in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .225 batting average, and are 16th in the league with 110 total hits and 23rd in MLB action scoring 48 runs.

Guardians Batting Stats

  • The Guardians rank ninth in baseball with 14 home runs. They average one per game.
  • So far this year, the Guardians have a league-best .434 slugging percentage.
  • Cleveland’s .270 batting average is second-best in MLB.
  • The Guardians are the second-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 5.2 runs per game (73 total).
  • Cleveland’s .331 on-base percentage is fifth-best in the league.
  • The Guardians strike out 8.3 times per game to rank 10th in the league.

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Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals odds, tips and betting trends

In the second game of a three-game set at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners (8-5) play the Kansas City Royals (5-7), Saturday at 9:10 PM ET. The Mariners are favored (-154 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Royals (+132). The matchup on the …

In the second game of a three-game set at T-Mobile Park, the Seattle Mariners (8-5) play the Kansas City Royals (5-7), Saturday at 9:10 PM ET.

The Mariners are favored (-154 moneyline odds to win) when they host the Royals (+132). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Seattle Mariners looking to Matt Brash (1-1), and Kris Bubic (0-1) answering the bell for the Kansas City Royals.

The Mariners beat the Royals 4-1 yesterday, with Chris Flexen getting the win (7.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 5 K) and Julio Rodriguez leading the way offensively (going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI). Brad Keller (4.2 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Royals.

Prepare for the Mariners vs. Royals with what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s game.

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Mariners (-154, bet $154 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Royals (+132, bet $100 to win $132)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Mariners Stats and Trends

Mariners Betting Records

  • The Mariners have entered the game as favorites five times this season and won four of those games.
  • Seattle has played as a favorite of -154 or more once this season and won that game.
  • The Mariners have a 60.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Seattle’s games have gone over the total in six of their 13 chances.
  • The Mariners are 9-4-0 against the spread in their 13 chances this season.

Matt Brash (Mariners Probable Starter)

  • Brash will get the start for the Mariners, his third of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Houston Astros, throwing 5 1/3 innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 3.37, a 1.571 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.219.
  • Brash will look to finish five or more innings for the third start in a row.
  • The Royals have scored 32 runs this season, which ranks 29th in MLB. They have 81 hits, 27th in baseball, with nine home runs (25th in the league).

Mariners Batting Stats

  • The Mariners rank third in Major League Baseball with 15 home runs.
  • Fueled by 37 extra-base hits, the Mariners rank eighth in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
  • Seattle ranks 12th in MLB with a .235 team batting average.
  • The Mariners have scored 59 runs this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
  • Seattle has an on-base percentage of .336 this season, which ranks sixth in the league.
  • The Mariners rank 11th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.1 whiffs per contest.

Royals Stats and Trends

Royals Betting Records

  • The Royals have been chosen as underdogs in seven games this year and have walked away with the win three times (42.9%) in those games.
  • Kansas City has played as an underdog of +132 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 43.1% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Kansas City have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in three of 12 chances this season.
  • In 12 games with a line this season, the Royals have a mark of 6-6-0 against the spread.

Kris Bubic (Royals Probable Starter)

  • Bubic (0-1) pitches first for the Royals to make his third start this season.
  • In his most recent time out on Saturday, the left-hander threw 4 1/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • In two appearances this season, he has a 10.80 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .278 against him.
  • He will take the hill against a Mariners offense that is hitting .235 as a unit (12th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .399 (eighth in the league) with 15 total home runs (third in MLB play).

Royals Batting Stats

  • The Royals rank 25th in MLB action with nine home runs. They average 0.8 per game.
  • This season, the Royals rank 23rd in baseball with a .331 slugging percentage.
  • Kansas City’s .213 batting average ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Royals score the second-fewest runs in baseball (32 total, 2.7 per game).
  • Kansas City ranks 28th in the league with an on-base percentage of .263.
  • The Royals strike out 6.7 times per game, the least Ks in baseball.

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Mariners vs. Royals: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: T-Mobile Park
  • TV Channel: ROOT SPORTS Northwest
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (7-8) are hosting the Miami Marlins (5-7), at 7:20 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The Braves are favored (-163 moneyline odds) when they take on the Marlins (+139). The Atlanta Braves will give the …

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves (7-8) are hosting the Miami Marlins (5-7), at 7:20 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series.

The Braves are favored (-163 moneyline odds) when they take on the Marlins (+139). The Atlanta Braves will give the start to Ian Anderson (1-1, 4.22 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Marlins will turn to Elieser Hernandez (1-1, 4.22).

The Braves beat the Marlins 3-0 yesterday, with Kyle Wright getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 11 K) and Matt Olson leading the way offensively (going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI). Trevor Rogers (5.0 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Marlins.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s Braves vs. Marlins game.

Atlanta Braves vs. Miami Marlins Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-163, bet $163 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Marlins (+139, bet $100 to win $139)
  • Over/under: 8

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Braves Stats and Trends

Braves Betting Records

  • The Braves have entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won four of those games.
  • This season, Atlanta has won three of its seven games when favored by at least -163 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in six of 15 chances this season.
  • The Braves are 6-9-0 against the spread this season.

Ian Anderson (Braves Probable Starter)

  • The Braves’ Anderson will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up one earned run.
  • He has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 6.48, a 1.333 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.320.
  • The Marlins have scored 42 runs this season, which ranks 24th in MLB. They have 88 hits, 23rd in baseball, with nine home runs (25th in the league).

Braves Batting Stats

  • The Braves’ 16 home runs rank second in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Braves rank ninth in the majors with a combined .396 team slugging percentage.
  • Atlanta ranks 14th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.
  • The Braves rank 11th in the league with 57 total runs scored this season.
  • Atlanta has an on-base percentage of .307 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
  • The Braves rank 24th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.

Marlins Stats and Trends

Marlins Betting Records

  • The Marlins have won in two of the eight contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Miami has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +139.
  • The Marlins have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Miami and its opponents have gone over the total this season in three of their 12 opportunities.
  • In 12 games with a line this season, the Marlins have a mark of 7-5-0 against the spread.

Elieser Hernandez (Marlins Probable Starter)

  • Hernandez (1-1) gets the start for the Marlins, his third of the season.
  • The righty last pitched on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • He has a 4.22 ERA and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .244 against him over his two appearances this season.
  • Hernandez has one quality start this year.
  • Hernandez will try to pick up his second game of five or more innings pitched this season. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Braves offense has the ninth-ranked slugging percentage (.396) and ranks second in home runs hit (16) in all of MLB. They have a collective .231 batting average, and are sixth in the league with 112 total hits and 11th in MLB action scoring 57 runs.

Marlins Batting Stats

  • The Marlins average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB play with nine total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Marlins are 18th in the league, slugging .349.
  • Miami’s .224 batting average ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Marlins score the 24th-most runs in baseball (42 total, 3.5 per game).
  • Miami’s .306 on-base percentage ranks 15th in baseball.
  • The Marlins strike out 9.5 times per game to rank 16th in baseball.

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New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds, tips and betting trends

The Arizona Diamondbacks (5-9) will host the New York Mets (10-4), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 8:10 PM ET. The Mets are favored away from home (-133) versus the Diamondbacks (+113). The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to …

The Arizona Diamondbacks (5-9) will host the New York Mets (10-4), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.

The Mets are favored away from home (-133) versus the Diamondbacks (+113). The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Humberto Castellanos, but the Mets’ starter has not been announced for this game.

Yesterday, the Mets picked up a 6-5 victory over the Diamondbacks, with Edwin Diaz (1.0 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 2 K) registering the win for the Mets. James McCann went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Mark Melancon (1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Diamondbacks.

Before this Mets vs. Diamondbacks showdown, here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s MLB action.

New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Mets (-133, bet $133 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Diamondbacks (+113, bet $100 to win $113)
  • Over/under: 9

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Mets Stats and Trends

Mets Betting Records

  • This season, the Mets have been favored 12 times and won 10, or 83.3%, of those games.
  • This season, New York has won four of its six games when favored by at least -133 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 57.1%.
  • New York’s games have gone over the total in five of their 15 chances.
  • The Mets are 9-5-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.

Mets Batting Stats

  • The Mets’ 14 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 33 extra-base hits, the Mets rank 12th in MLB with a .384 slugging percentage this season.
  • New York’s .250 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking seventh in MLB.
  • The Mets have scored the third-most runs in the league this season with 66.
  • New York has an OBP of .337 this season, which ranks fourth in MLB.
  • The Mets rank 10th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 7.4 whiffs per contest.

Diamondbacks Stats and Trends

Diamondbacks Betting Records

  • The Diamondbacks have come away with five wins in the 14 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Arizona has been victorious three times in 10 chances when named as an underdog of at least +113 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 46.9% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Arizona’s games have gone over the total in four of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Diamondbacks are 8-6-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.

Humberto Castellanos (Diamondbacks Probable Starter)

  • Castellanos gets the call to start for the Diamondbacks, his first of the season.
  • The 24-year-old right-hander makes his season debut and his first appearance in more than a year.
  • The Mets have MLB’s third-ranked scoring offense (66 total runs) and have racked up a .250 batting average as a team while hitting 14 home runs (sixth in the league) this season.

Diamondbacks Batting Stats

  • The Diamondbacks average 1.0 home run per game to rank sixth in MLB action with 14 total home runs .
  • This season, the Diamondbacks have the fifth-lowest slugging percentage in baseball (.317).
  • Arizona is last in MLB with a .180 batting average.
  • The offense for the Diamondbacks is the No. 24 offense in MLB action scoring 3.0 runs per game (42 total runs).
  • Arizona ranks 23rd in the league with a .286 on-base percentage.
  • Diamondbacks hitters strike out 9.6 times per game, the 27th-most in the league.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres odds, tips and betting trends

In the second game of a three-game set at PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres (9-6) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3), Saturday at 8:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers project the Dodgers as a close favorite (-119 on the moneyline) against the Padres (-101). The …

In the second game of a three-game set at PETCO Park, the San Diego Padres (9-6) play the Los Angeles Dodgers (10-3), Saturday at 8:40 PM ET.

Oddsmakers project the Dodgers as a close favorite (-119 on the moneyline) against the Padres (-101). The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Tyler Anderson (1-0, 6.28 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Padres will turn to Yu Darvish (1-1, 6.28).

The Dodgers beat the Padres 6-1 yesterday, with Julio Urias getting the win (5.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 6 K) and Mookie Betts leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI). Nick Martinez (4.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Padres.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Saturday’s Dodgers vs. Padres contest.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Dodgers (-119, bet $119 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Padres (-101, bet $101 to win $100)
  • Over/under: 8

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

  • This season, the Dodgers have won 10 out of the 13 games, or 76.9%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • This season, Los Angeles has won 10 of its 13 games, or 76.9%, when favored by at least -119 on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.3% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in four of their 13 games with a total.
  • The Dodgers have an ATS record of 10-3-0 in 13 games with a spread this season.

Tyler Anderson (Dodgers Probable Starter)

  • Anderson gets the nod for the Dodgers and will make his first start of the season.
  • The 32-year-old lefty will start for the first time this season after coming out of the bullpen twice.
  • He has an ERA of 2.25, a batting average against of .143 and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • The Padres rank 18th in MLB with a .223 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 15th in the league (.355) and 12 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors last season, his 4.53 ERA ranked 34th, 1.246 WHIP ranked 29th, and 7.2 K/9 ranked 33rd.

Dodgers Batting Stats

  • The Dodgers’ 14 home runs rank sixth in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 37 extra-base hits, the Dodgers rank fourth in MLB with a .412 slugging percentage this season.
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • The Dodgers lead MLB with 70 runs scored this season.
  • Los Angeles has an OBP of .339 this season, which ranks third in MLB.
  • The Dodgers rank 13th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.2 whiffs per contest.

Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • The Padres have won in one of the four contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • This year, San Diego has won one of four games when listed as at least -101 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Padres have an implied victory probability of 50.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • San Diego and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 15 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Padres have an against the spread mark of 9-6-0 in 15 games with a line this season.

Yu Darvish (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Darvish gets the start for the Padres, his fourth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 6.28 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • In three games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 6.28, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .226 against him.
  • Darvish heads into the matchup with two quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Darvish is trying to record his third start of five or more innings this season in this outing.
  • He will face a Dodgers offense that ranks ninth in the league with 108 total hits (on a .251 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .412 (fourth in the league) with 14 total home runs (sixth in MLB play).

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres rank 13th in MLB play with 12 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Padres rank 15th in baseball with a .355 slugging percentage.
  • San Diego’s .223 batting average ranks 18th in MLB.
  • The Padres score the fifth-most runs in baseball (62 total, 4.1 per game).
  • San Diego is 10th in the league with a .321 on-base percentage.
  • The Padres’ 9.1 strikeouts per game are the third-most in baseball.

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Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles odds, tips and betting trends

At Angel Stadium on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (8-5) meet the Baltimore Orioles (5-9), with first pitch at 9:07 PM ET. The Orioles are an underdog away (+205) versus the Angels (-249). The Angels will start Noah Syndergaard (2-0) versus the …

At Angel Stadium on Saturday, the Los Angeles Angels (8-5) meet the Baltimore Orioles (5-9), with first pitch at 9:07 PM ET.

The Orioles are an underdog away (+205) versus the Angels (-249). The Angels will start Noah Syndergaard (2-0) versus the Orioles and Spenser Watkins.

These clubs meet again after the Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Angels yesterday. Bruce Zimmermann (6.0 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K) registered the win for the Orioles. Robinson Chirinos went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Reid Detmers (5.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Angels.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Angels vs. Orioles contest.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Angels (-249, bet $249 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Orioles (+205, bet $100 to win $205)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Angels Stats and Trends

Angels Betting Records

  • The Angels have been favorites in 10 games this season and won seven (70%) of those contests.
  • Los Angeles has not been a bigger favorite this season than the -249 moneyline set for this game.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Angels, based on the moneyline, is 71.3%.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in five of their 13 chances.
  • The Angels have an ATS record of 7-6-0 in 13 games with a spread this season.

Noah Syndergaard (Angels Probable Starter)

  • Syndergaard heads to the mound for the Angels to make his third start of the season, seeking his third win.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, throwing six innings and giving up two earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 1.59, a batting average against of .175 and 4.0 strikeouts per nine innings in two games this season.
  • Syndergaard has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Orioles are batting .209 this season, 24th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .283 (29th in the league) with four home runs.

Angels Batting Stats

  • The Angels’ 15 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Angels have a combined .406 slugging percentage this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
  • Los Angeles’ .249 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • The Angels are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking fourth with 63 total runs this season.
  • Los Angeles has an OBP of .324 this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
  • The Angels are ranked 23rd in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.

Orioles Stats and Trends

Orioles Betting Records

  • The Orioles have been underdogs in 14 games this season and have come away with the win five times (35.7%) in those contests.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Baltimore this season with a +205 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Orioles have an implied victory probability of 32.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Baltimore’s games have gone over the total in one of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Orioles are 8-6-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.

Spenser Watkins (Orioles Probable Starter)

  • The Orioles will send Watkins (0-0) to make his third start of the season.
  • His most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics, when the righty tossed five innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing two hits.
  • In two games this season, he has put up a 2.25 ERA and averages 2.3 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .194 against him.
  • Watkins enters the matchup with one outing of five or more innings pitched this season.
  • The opposing Angels offense has the sixth-ranked slugging percentage (.406) and ranks third in home runs hit (15) in all of MLB. They have a collective .249 batting average, and are 12th in the league with 107 total hits and fourth in MLB play scoring 63 runs.

Orioles Batting Stats

  • The Orioles have hit the fewest home runs in MLB action this season (four).
  • So far this year, the Orioles have the second-lowest slugging percentage in the league (.283).
  • Baltimore has the 24th-ranked batting average in the majors (.209).
  • The Orioles are the third-lowest scoring team in MLB play averaging 2.4 runs per game (33 total).
  • Baltimore’s .295 on-base percentage ranks 21st in baseball.
  • The Orioles’ 10.1 strikeouts per game are the most in the league.

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