Scheduled for a 7:10 PM start on August 2, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles are set to take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field under a forecast of light rain. Dean Kremer, with an ERA of 4.200, will lead the Orioles’ pitching efforts, while Carlos Carrasco, who holds an ERA of 5.684, will start for the Guardians. In the AL East Division, the Orioles currently rank second with a 65-45 record. They lead the division in games, boasting a stellar 23-10 record, and have won five of their last 10 matchups, despite a recent loss. Playing away, the Orioles have a 31-20 record, with a total of 556 runs scored and 470 conceded. The Cleveland Guardians, who top the AL Central Division standings with a 66-42 record, are showing strong form with seven wins in their last 10 games and a current four-game winning streak. At home, their record stands impressive at 34-15. Offensively, the Guardians have scored 501 runs, and defensively, have allowed 413 runs.
The odds for this matchup are quite telling of the expected competitiveness. The point spread is set at 1.5, favoring the home team slightly, and the over/under for total runs scored is 9.0, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The money line odds are -127 for the Orioles, suggesting they are slight favorites, while the Guardians sit at +107, making them the underdogs at their own field. These odds reflect both teams’ recent performances and standings in their respective divisions, hinting at a closely contested battle between two division leaders.