Baltimore at New York

Baltimore plays its sixth consecutive road game and is 3-7 after a victory. The Orioles have a losing road record and are ranked #19 in runs scored, #22 in on-base percentage, while the pitching staff is #18 in team ERA (3.96). Baltimore is 37-112 versus AL teams that average 4.9 or more runs per contest. New York is on a 9-2 run ranked second in runs scored, fifth in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging, while the pitching staff is third in ERA (3.33). The Yankees are 54-21 as a home favorite. Starter Nestor Cortes (2.56 ERA) has had a strong season and has a 1.35 ERA all-time versus Baltimore. The Yankees are 45-17 against the Orioles, including 47-22 at Yankee Stadium, so back home field. Play New York.