- Matchup: Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Baltimore (+110), Pittsburgh (-130)
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The Baltimore Orioles (3-3) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (3-3) at PNC Park. The current betting odds position Baltimore at +110, while Pittsburgh stands at -130. The over/under for this matchup is set at 8.5 runs, with Shane Baz and Carmen Mlodzinski taking the mound as starting pitchers.
This season, the Orioles have notched 10 doubles and 5 home runs, posting a slugging percentage of .383. They’ve been struck out 58 times while walking 22 times, averaging 4.3 runs per game — ranking them 13th in the league. Overall, they have registered 26 RBIs with 50 hits, resulting in a batting average of .255 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .332.
This season, the Orioles have a team ERA of 4.33, ranking 21st in the league, with 58 strikeouts recorded by their pitchers. They have allowed 6 home runs and given up a total of 27 runs (17th in MLB), while also walking 23 batters. The team’s FIP stands at 3.91, and they’ve conceded 51 hits (8.5 per 9 innings) and 26 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.52, and their overall WHIP is 1.37.
Orioles relievers have entered games with runners on base 5 times and have appeared in high-pressure situations 5 times as well. This season, they’ve secured 3 holds (14th in MLB), and none of the 10 inherited runners have scored. A total of 20 relief pitchers have played this season.
The Atlanta Braves have tallied 162 putouts, alongside 44 assists and 5 errors this campaign, leading to a fielding rate of .976 (24th in professional baseball) with 5 double plays completed. The Orioles have converted 66.7% of all balls put into play into outs, ranking 26th in the majors during their 486 innings on the field.
Shane Baz has pitched 291 innings in his professional career, striking out 297 batters. With a career record of 17-17, he has a FIP of 4.23 and has faced 1,217 batters. His earned run average (ERA) is 4.30, allowing 139 earned runs and a WHIP of 1.230, with 255 hits (7.9 hits per 9 innings) and 103 walks permitted.
The Pirates are currently batting .231 with a .316 on-base percentage. They have been struck out 59 times (11th in MLB) with 50 hits this season. The team has launched 10 home runs, collecting 29 RBIs with a slugging percentage of .398 and scoring an average of 4.83 runs per game (8th in MLB). Additionally, they’ve recorded 6 doubles, 25 walks, and 29 runs.
Pittsburgh’s pitching staff has yielded 26 runs this season with a collective ERA of 3.67 and 22 earned runs allowed. They have permitted 6 home runs, allowing 4.33 runs per 9 innings (14th in MLB). Their WHIP is 1.352, with a FIP of 4.26, and they boast a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 10.30, having recorded 62 strikeouts against 32 walks. Overall, they rank 8th in the league for hits allowed with 41.
Currently, the Pirates own a save percentage of 50.0%, placing them 23rd in MLB, and have engaged 25 relief pitchers this season. Their bullpen has faced high-pressure situations 12 times and appeared with runners on base 8 times.
Throughout their 486 innings, the Pirates have achieved a defensive efficiency of 71.9% (11th in pro baseball). Their fielding percentage is .985 (19th in professional baseball), with 38 assists, 3 errors, and 162 putouts.
In his professional career, Carmen Mlodzinski has given up 177 hits while tallying 177 strikeouts in 189 innings pitched. He has allowed 69 earned runs, sporting a WHIP of 1.273 and a FIP of 3.2. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.77, and he has faced 800 batters. Mlodzinski has a win-loss record of 13-16 and an ERA of 3.28, allowing 8.4 hits per nine innings.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s MLB game against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Baltimore (+110)
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