Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Picks and Predictions August 13th 2024

From Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, the Orioles will host the Nationals in an interleague matchup. Tuesday’s forecast in Baltimore calls for broken clouds and temperatures in the low 80s. The money line odds have the Orioles at -175, while the Nationals are +147. The over/under line is at 9 runs.

First pitch for this one is set for 6:35 PM ET, and MASN will be televising the game. Jake Irvin is starting for the Nationals, and he is facing Trevor Rogers and the Orioles. Baltimore is 1st in the AL East, while the Nationals are 4th in the NL East with a record of 54-65.

Washington vs. Baltimore Key Information

• Teams: Nationals at Orioles
• Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards Baltimore
• Date: Tuesday, August 13th
• Betting Odds BAL -175 | WSH +147 O/U 9

Right-hander Jake Irvin gets the start for the Nationals today as he faces the Orioles on the road. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 8-10 with a 3.75 ERA. Looking at his overall numbers, Irvin has a WHIP of 1.12 and has turned in 13 quality starts. In his 24 outings, opponents have batted .231. In his last outing, Irvin took the loss, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note is that he has allowed just one homer in his last three outings.

Washington’s offense is batting just .243 for the season, but they have been better of late, as Alex Call has gone 13/32 in his last seven games, and James Wood has gone 7/24 with two homers during that stretch. Call is also on a six-game hitting streak. The Nationals are 27th in the league in home runs and are averaging just 4.3 runs per game.

So far, CJ Abrams has been the team’s top power threat, as he has 17 homers this season, and Luis Garcia Jr. is right behind him with 14. Abrams also leads the team with 59 RBIs, while Garcia Jr. is 2nd with 58. Garcia Jr. is batting .293 for the season, and Abrams is hitting just .249.

• The Nationals are 5-5 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Nationals are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• Washington has an over/under record of 6-3-1 in their last ten games.
• The Nationals have an average of 4.2 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Nationals are 4-6
• Looking back across the Nationals last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Washington has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Nationals have averaged 5.3 runs per game on offense

Trevor Rogers gets the start for the Orioles today and comes in with a record of 2-10 and ERA of 4.71. So far this year, he has made 23 starts and three of them have been quality starts. Rogers’ ERA at home is 5.18 compared to 5.99 on the road. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. The left-hander’s last win came on July 26th.

One of the top offensive teams in the league, the Orioles are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season, which is 3rd in the league. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. Baltimore’s offense has been especially good in terms of power, as they lead the league in home runs and have the best isolated power figure in the league. As a team, they are also 5th in batting average and have the league’s top slugging percentage.

Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander have been the Orioles’ top power threats this season, with 29 and 35 home runs, respectively. Santander has struggled a bit of late, hitting just .195 over his last 10 games, but he does have four homers in that stretch. On the other hand, Henderson has gone 14/41 in his last 10 games, batting .341.

• The Orioles are 5-5 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Orioles are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Baltimore has an over/under record of 7-3 in their last ten games.
• The Orioles have an average of 5.0 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Orioles are 5-5
• Looking back across the Orioles last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
• Baltimore has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Orioles have averaged 5.0 runs per game on offense

The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles are both in need of a win as they head into a crucial two-game series in Baltimore. After each team posted a 5-5 record in their recent games, this series is a chance for both to hit reset and find some momentum. With both squads showing flashes of resilience but struggling with consistency, these matchups could be pivotal as the season rolls on.

Nationals: Grit and Determination

The Washington Nationals have shown time and again that they’re not a team that gives up easily. Their latest 5-5 homestand was full of nail-biters, including three extra-inning games in their last four outings. Even though they fell 6-4 to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, the Nats have proven they’re in it until the very last out.

Center fielder Jacob Young summed it up well: “We’ve done a great job all year of fighting to the end, especially in the ninth inning, just passing it back, whether it’s a walk or a hit.” It’s clear this team believes they can stay in the fight, no matter what.

But it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. The Nationals have been dealing with injuries, the most notable being shortstop CJ Abrams, who’s missed the last three games with back spasms. His return could be the spark they need as they head into this road series, looking to get the upper hand.

Orioles: Searching for Stability

The Baltimore Orioles have also hit a bit of a rough patch, finishing their last road trip with a 5-5 record, capped off by a tough 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Brandon Hyde has had mixed feelings about their recent play, saying, “When we won, we played really well. But when we lost, we could’ve done a lot better.”

One of the Orioles’ biggest issues has been their bullpen, especially veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, who’s struggled with consistency. “Overall, sometimes my stuff works and gets me through,” Kimbrel said. “But honestly, my consistency has been awful. When you’re inconsistent, you put guys on base, and bad things happen.”

Despite the bullpen struggles, there have been some bright spots for the O’s, particularly from outfielder Anthony Santander. He’s been on fire lately, smashing his 35th home run of the season on Sunday—his fourth in 10 games this month. If he keeps this up, the Orioles could capitalize on their home-field advantage.

Pitching Showdown: Rogers vs. Irvin

This series features some interesting pitching matchups, with both teams relying on starters who have a lot to prove. The Orioles will send left-hander Trevor Rogers to the mound. Since being traded from the Miami Marlins at the deadline, Rogers is still looking for his first win with Baltimore. His season record is 2-10 with a 4.71 ERA, but he’s had some decent outings against the Nationals, holding them to two runs over seven innings in one of his two starts against them this year.

Rogers is no stranger to the Nats, having faced them more than any other team besides the Phillies, with a respectable 3.35 ERA in 10 career starts. His experience could be a key factor in this game.

The Nationals will counter with right-hander Jake Irvin, who’s had a rough go of it lately. With an 8-10 record and a 3.76 ERA, Irvin is looking to bounce back after giving up nine runs in his last two starts, including three home runs in his most recent outing against the Giants. This will be his first career start against the Orioles, adding a bit of unpredictability to the mix.

What’s on the Line?

This series marks the second time the Nationals and Orioles have faced each other this season. Back in May, the two teams split a pair of games, with the Nationals winning 3-0 before the Orioles edged them out 7-6 in 12 innings the next day. Both teams are eager to come out on top in this final matchup, as they look to build some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.

Since the All-Star break, the Nationals have only played six road games, going 3-3. This series in Baltimore is a big opportunity for them to show they can perform away from home and keep their competitive edge.

As the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles gear up for this two-game series, both teams are looking for answers. The Nationals want to keep their gritty, never-say-die attitude going, while the Orioles are aiming to find some consistency and make the most of their home-field advantage. With key players like CJ Abrams and Anthony Santander ready to make an impact, and some intriguing pitching matchups lined up, this series could be a turning point for both clubs as they chase those all-important wins.

The Lean

For a money line pick, we would be leaning toward the Orioles to come out on top as the home favorite. As for how we would play the over/under line, we would be looking at the over with this being our 8th ranked game in terms of combined runs scored projection. This game is also projected to have the 6th most hits and 5th fewest home runs. Between the two starters, we have Trevor Rogers as today’s 11th best strikeout option.