Orioles vs Red Sox Preview: Pitching Night at Fenway

The Orioles come to Fenway Park with something to prove after getting crushed 8-1 yesterday. Their record sits at 29-33, and they're hungry to stay in this series. Baltimore has a solid 6-4 record over their last ten games, so they haven't given up. Trevor Rogers takes the mound as their ace and needs to keep the Red Sox bats quiet. The Orioles' pitching staff is the key to everything this season. If Rogers throws strikes and keeps hitters off balance, Baltimore can steal this game and get back on track.

Boston just beat Baltimore 4-2 two days ago. Now the Red Sox won the big game yesterday 8-1. The home crowd at Fenway Park is pumped up and ready to go. Brayan Bello throws for Boston today with a 10.71 ERA this season, so the Orioles see a chance to strike. Bello's numbers look rough right now, but he can bounce back any night. Boston's bats came alive yesterday with big hits from Abreu and others. If the Red Sox keep swinging hard and Bello finds his control, another win is possible for them.

Both teams lean on their pitching. The Orioles are counting on Rogers to keep things tight. Boston's Bello is struggling with a 10.71 ERA. He's allowed lots of runners on base with a 2.62 WHIP. The Orioles' bats got just one run yesterday, so they need to hit better today. Baltimore's pitching staff is supposed to be their strength this whole season. Boston has ace Garrett Crochet, but he's hurt. This game comes down to who controls the zone. Good pitching usually beats good hitting, and today both staffs will be tested.