The Boston Red Sox (76-83) match up against the Baltimore Orioles (100-59) on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards after a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:05 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Orioles will send John Means (1-1) to the mound, while Nick Pivetta (9-9) will take the ball for the Red Sox.
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Baltimore vs. Boston Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: MASN
- Probable Pitchers: Means – BAL (1-1, 2.60 ERA) vs Pivetta – BOS (9-9, 4.25 ERA)
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Orioles vs. Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Means | Pivetta | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | GS | 15 |
| 1-1 | W-L | 9-9 |
| 2.60 | ERA | 4.25 |
| 17.1 | IP | 135.2 |
| 4 | BB | 49 |
| 6 | SO | 173 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: John Means
- In his most recent outing on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, the left-hander threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering one hit.
- The 30-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.60, with 3.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in three games this season. Opponents are hitting .167 against him.
- Means’ team is 1-2-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Means has started this season hit the over one time in three chances.
Means’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Guardians | Sep. 23 | 7.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| at Astros | Sep. 18 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Cardinals | Sep. 12 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Red Sox Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Pivetta
- The right-hander allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings pitched against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.25 and 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .208 in 37 games this season.
- He’s looking to extend his two-game quality start streak.
- He has finished 14 appearances without allowing an earned run in 37 chances this season.
- The Red Sox have a 6-9-0 ATS record in Pivetta’s 15 starts that had a set spread.
- Pivetta has had 15 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and five of those outings hit the over.
Pivetta’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. White Sox | Sep. 23 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 17 | 6.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Sep. 12 | 5.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| at Rays | Sep. 6 | 4.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| at Royals | Sep. 2 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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