The Baltimore Orioles (5-2) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-2) on Saturday, April 6th. This game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and televised on SN PT. The Orioles are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pirates are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pirates. First pitch is set for 4:05 ET.

Orioles vs Pirates

The Orioles took down the Pirates in the previous game of this series, winning by a score of 5-2. Baltimore closed as the -124 favorite, while the Pirates were the slight underdog at +103. Both teams hit two home runs.

Despite the win, the Orioles struck out 12 times, while the Pirates’ pitching staff finished with 12 Ks. Grayson Rodriguez and Jared Jones both had quality starts, but it was Rodriguez who got the win. He went 6 1/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, while Jared Jones also gave up two earned runs in his six innings of work.

Gunnar Henderson, Ryan O’Hearn, and Cedric Mullins all homered for the Orioles, while Anthony Santander and Adley Rutschman each drove in a run. Oneil Cruz and Jared Triolo each homered for the Pirates.

Tyler Wells Gets The Start For The Orioles

Tyler Wells is getting the start for the Orioles on the road against the Pirates. He started the season with a loss at home against the Angels, where he went 6 innings, giving up 4 runs on 5 hits. Wells did strike out 7 batters in that outing.

Orioles Offense Breakdown

Looking at the Orioles’ player projections for today, Ryan Mountcastle has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and the 21st highest in the league. His home run projection is 3rd on the team and 14th in the league. Anthony Santander is the Orioles’ top home run projection, 7th best in the league today. Adley Rutschman has the best total hits projection on the team and Gunnar Henderson has the 2nd best home run projection on the team.

Bailey Falter Gets The Start For The Pirates

Coming off a rough start against the Marlins, Bailey Falter will be making his first start of the season at home against the Orioles. In his first outing, he went 4 innings, giving up 6 runs, 2 of which were earned, and he struck out 5 batters.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

For the Pirates, we like Oneil Cruz to have a strong game at the plate. He has the best odds on the team to hit a home run, and his home run projection is 3rd best in the league today. Ke’Bryan Hayes has the 3rd best odds on the team to hit a home run and his total hits projection is 3rd best in the league today. Bryan Reynolds is our 2nd best Pirates player in terms of total hits, and his total hits projection is 4th best in the league today.

Orioles vs Pirates Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Orioles vs. Pirates game is to take the Pirates on the money line, with a payout of +114. We have the Pirates winning this one by a score of 6-5. With the payout for a Pirates win being over +100, this is a great payout for a team that we have winning this one outright.

Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, Bailey Falter is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which has him 11th among starters today. As for Tyler Wells, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which has him 19th.

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