The Orioles (61-64) open a 3-game home series Tuesday against the New York Yankees (69-55) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with both clubs having won five of their last ten games.
Baltimore dropped a 7-6 decision to Tampa Bay in its most recent outing, despite a strong showing from Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI to lead the offense. Coby Mayo added a 2-for-5 line with a homer, a double, and an RBI, and Pete Alonso contributed a solo shot going 2-for-5. On the mound, Cam Sanders provided two scoreless innings with three strikeouts in relief, but Brandon Young allowed four earned runs across four innings and could not keep Baltimore in the game.
The Yankees sit near the top of the American League East and have the pitching to match, sending left-hander Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA) to the hill Tuesday night. Shane Baz (4-12, 4.00 ERA) takes the mound for Baltimore. With the trade deadline now passed and Baltimore sitting three games below .500, a series win against one of the AL's better clubs would carry real weight as the Orioles attempt to stay relevant in a crowded wild-card picture.
Probable Starters
New York Yankees: LHP Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA)
Baltimore Orioles: RHP Shane Baz (4-12, 4.00 ERA)
Where to Watch/Listen
First pitch: 6:35 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Weather: 88°F, Mostly Clear
TV: MASN
Radio: 98 Rock (97.9 FM) and WBAL NewsRadio (AM 1090 / FM 101.5)