Yankees vs Orioles Prediction - MLB Picks 7/29/23

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. 

Clark Schmidt Mr Consistent

On the mound for the Yankees will be Clark Schmidt who has been very consistent as of late. Schmidt comes into this game with a 6-6 record and an ERA of 4.33. So far this season he hasn’t given up more than three runs in any of his starts. In his last start against the Royals he went 5.2 innings giving up five hits and three runs. The Yankees are averaging 4.37 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.26 runs per game. This is a talented offense and they are ranked 21st. Aaron Judge is expected to be soon for the Yankees. 

Orioles Try to Hold onto First Place

The Baltimore Orioles currently sit in 1st place in the American League East but this is the most competitive division in baseball right now. The Orioles are averaging 4.88 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.43 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the pitching is ranked 16th. Right Fielder Anthony Santander is having a strong season hitting 17 home runs and driving in 55 RBIs. On the mound for the Orioles will by Tyler Wells who sits with a 7-5 record and an ERA of 3.65. In his last start against the Rays he went 4.1 innings giving up one hit and zero runs.