- Matchup: Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Baltimore (+132) Tampa Bay (-160)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Baltimore Orioles (58-63) are heading to Tropicana Field this Friday to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays (74-46). The current moneyline reflects the Orioles at +132 while the Rays are positioned at -160. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs. Starting on the mound will be Chris Bassitt for the Orioles and Jesse Scholtens for the Rays.
The Orioles have collectively secured 175 doubles and launched 143 home runs this season. With a slugging percentage of .395, they have struck out 1,112 times and recorded 468 walks. As a unit, the Orioles average 4.5 runs per game, placing them 15th in MLB. To date, they have amassed 524 RBIs and 944 total hits while holding a batting average of .235. Baltimore has scored a total of 543 runs and boasts an on-base percentage (OBP) of .320.
In terms of pitching, the Orioles’ earned run average (ERA) stands at 4.24, ranking 19th in the league, with 959 strikeouts recorded by their pitchers. They have allowed 129 home runs and 579 total runs (22nd in MLB). Baltimore’s pitchers have issued 403 walks this season, with a FIP of 4.07. They have surrendered 1,043 hits (averaging 8.7 per 9 innings) and 506 earned runs, showcasing a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.38 and a WHIP of 1.35.
Relief pitchers for the Orioles have taken the mound with runners on base 111 times, appearing in high-leverage situations 116 times. They have secured 63 holds this season, placing them 15th in MLB, and boast a save rate of 66.0%. With 112 save opportunities, they have successfully converted 31 saves but have also missed 16 chances. Of the 149 inherited runners, 28.2% have scored, and the Orioles have employed 397 relief pitchers throughout the season.
The Orioles have converted 68.8% of balls in play into outs, ranking 26th in baseball. With 9,672 innings played, they have recorded 3,224 putouts, 1,039 assists, and committed 79 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at .982, placing them 27th in the majors, while they have executed 87 double plays.
Chris Bassitt, with a career record of 87-69, holds a FIP of 3.65 and has faced 5,671 batters in the majors. With 1,254 hits allowed (averaging 8.5 hits per 9 innings), he has issued 431 walks. His career ERA is 3.71 (550 earned runs), and he has a WHIP of 1.263 after pitching 1,334 innings, accumulating 1,228 strikeouts.
The Tampa Bay Rays have a team OBP of .331 and a batting average of .261 this season. They have struck out 854 times (30th in ML) while amassing a total of 1,049 hits. This season, the Rays have recorded 128 home runs alongside 523 RBIs. Their slugging percentage sits at .408, and they average 4.58 runs per game (12th in MLB). Additionally, they have hit 173 doubles and garnered 393 walks, with a scoring total of 549 runs.
Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has allowed 487 runs this season, maintaining a collective ERA of 3.70 (440 earned runs surrendered). They have permitted 148 home runs, giving up approximately 4.10 runs per 9 innings (7th in baseball). The Rays hold a WHIP of 1.141 with a FIP of 4.03. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is a remarkable 8.20 (977 strikeouts against 305 walks), ranking them 7th in total hits allowed with 916.
Entering 154 save situations, the Rays have notched 92 holds and 14 blown saves. In 62 save opportunities, the bullpen has been successful 48 times. Rays relief pitchers feature a 27.3% inherited score rate from their 139 inherited runners. This year, they have been called to pitch in 118 high-pressure situations and 97 times with runners on base. With a save rate of 77.4%, they rank 2nd in the league and have utilized 381 relievers throughout the campaign.
With 9,630 innings played, the Rays maintain a defensive efficiency of 72.2% (2nd in MLB). They have recorded 80 double plays and hold a .983 fielding percentage, ranking 22nd in the majors. The Rays have achieved 945 assists, committed 72 errors, and recorded 3,210 putouts this season.
Jesse Scholtens, in his career, has conceded 146 hits while striking out 100 batters in 130 innings pitched. With a career record of 6-13, he sits with a 4.90 ERA and allows 10.1 hits per nine innings. Scholtens has surrendered 71 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.458 and a FIP of 4.8. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.27, having faced 579 batters throughout his professional career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB faceoff against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Tampa Bay (-160)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
