Overview
The Detroit Tigers face off against the Baltimore Orioles on April 26, 2025, at 07:40 KST at Comerica Park, Detroit. The Tigers enter this matchup with a 14-9 record, showcasing one of the stronger pitching staffs in the league with a 3.11 ERA. Meanwhile, the Orioles, sitting at 9-12, struggle with consistency, especially on the mound, with a team ERA of 5.43. Both teams boast power hitters, which could turn this matchup into a high-scoring affair, especially given Baltimore’s recent pitching struggles.
Team Key Players
Detroit Tigers
- Spencer Torkelson (1B): The offensive leader for Detroit, tallying 7 home runs and 21 RBIs this season.
- Kerry Carpenter (RF/CF): A solid contributor with 5 home runs and a .315 batting average.
- Tarik Skubal (SP): Detroit’s ace, posting a 2.83 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 28.2 innings pitched.
Baltimore Orioles
- Cedric Mullins (CF): Baltimore’s offensive catalyst, recording 6 home runs and 19 RBIs with an OPS of 1.056.
- Ryan O’Hearn (DH): A reliable bat with a .296 average, 3 home runs, and 6 RBIs.
- Charlie Morton (SP): Despite being a veteran presence, Morton has struggled with a 10.89 ERA, allowing 25 earned runs in 20.2 innings.
Game Prediction
- Prediction: Over 8.5 total runs
- Game Pick: Over 8.5 total runs – With Baltimore’s shaky pitching and both teams possessing potent offensive weapons, expect a high-scoring contest that could easily surpass the 8.5-run line.
