Rays vs. Orioles: Sunday Showdown! Can Pepiot Bounce Back?
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Orioles vs. Rays: A Crucial AL East Battle
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Baltimore Orioles in a pivotal American League East matchup this Sunday. After a challenging road trip, the Rays are looking to capitalize on their home-field advantage and sweep the series.
The Orioles, on the other hand, are trying to salvage their weekend after a series of losses. They'll need a strong performance from their starting pitcher and a boost from their offense to turn things around.
Pitching Matchup: Pepiot vs. Rogers
The Rays will send right-hander Ryan Pepiot to the mound. Pepiot, who leads Rays pitchers with 110 strikeouts, is aiming to rebound from a tough outing before the All-Star break. He's had mixed results against the Orioles this season, with one dominant performance and one rocky start. He hopes to harness that mental reset to come back strong. "Mental reset of getting away from baseball as much as you can," Pepiot said.
The Orioles will counter with left-hander Trevor Rogers. Rogers has been a bright spot for the Orioles, showcasing a strong ERA in his limited MLB appearances this year.
Key Players to Watch
- Rays: Junior Caminero, the All-Star third baseman, is coming off a two-home run performance. Ryan Pepiot needs a bounce-back performance on the mound.
- Orioles: Gunnar Henderson is a key offensive threat. Trevor Rogers will need to keep the Rays' bats in check.
Expert Predictions
SportsLine's proven model favors the Tampa Bay Rays to win this game. The model also highlights Gunnar Henderson to exceed 1.5 total bases. The Rays have won three of the last four meetings with the Orioles, and the model predicts they'll continue their dominance.
Will Pepiot rebound and lead the Rays to victory, or will Rogers and the Orioles spoil the party? Tune in to find out!