Baltimore Orioles Face Los Angeles Dodgers in Key Matchup

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers, currently holding a record of 78 wins and 54 losses, will face the Baltimore Orioles, who have won 77 games and lost 56 this season. The game is set to take place at Dodger Stadium, beginning at 10:10 p.m. ET.

Walker Buehler will be taking the mound for the Dodgers, while Corbin Burnes will represent the Orioles. According to bookmakers, the Dodgers are slight favorites with odds of -115, while the Orioles have a line of -105. The expected total runs for the game have been set at 8.5.

This matchup comes after the Orioles secured a narrow victory in the first game of the series, defeating the Dodgers 3-2. Ramon Urias played a pivotal role in the win, hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning. The victory allowed the Orioles to close the gap to just one game behind the New York Yankees in the American League East standings.

The Dodgers maintained a three-game lead over the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West. In their recent performances, the Dodgers have won seven of their last ten games, demonstrating strong home performance with a record of 43 wins and 24 losses at Dodger Stadium. Their run differential for the season currently stands at +115.

In contrast, the Orioles have experienced a mixed form with a 5-5 record in their last ten games, having a robust away record of 38-26 this season and a run differential of +87 overall.

Analyzing the pitching matchup, Buehler carries an underwhelming record of 1 win and 4 losses, with a 6.09 ERA over 44.1 innings. In comparison, Burnes boasts a solid record of 12 wins and 6 losses with a 3.28 ERA across 159.1 innings pitched.

Players to watch include Shohei Ohtani, who has been on a hot streak, hitting safely in eight of his last nine games and collecting 12 hits along with four home runs during that span. Historically, Freddie Freeman has faced Burnes, having 3 hits in 9 at-bats and achieving two RBIs.