The Baltimore Orioles host the Texas Rangers in the second game of the ALDS on Sunday at 4:07 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Orioles will send Grayson Rodriguez (7-4) to the mound, while Jordan Montgomery (10-11) will take the ball for the Rangers.
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Baltimore vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 4:07 PM ET
- Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
- Probable Pitchers: Rodriguez – BAL (7-4, 4.35 ERA) vs Montgomery – TEX (10-11, 3.20 ERA)
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Orioles vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Rodriguez | Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 32 |
| 7-4 | W-L | 10-11 |
| 4.35 | ERA | 3.20 |
| 122 | IP | 188.2 |
| 42 | BB | 48 |
| 129 | SO | 166 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Grayson Rodriguez
- The right-hander last appeared on Wednesday, Sept. 27 against the Washington Nationals, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up six hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 23-year-old has amassed a 4.35 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .254 to opposing batters.
- Rodriguez is looking to record his eighth quality start of the year in this outing.
- In five of his 23 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Rodriguez and his team have a record of 14-9-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Out of Rodriguez’s 23 starts with a total this season, 14 have hit the over.
Rodriguez’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Nationals | Sep. 27 | 5.2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Guardians | Sep. 21 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Rays | Sep. 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| at Red Sox | Sep. 10 | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| at Angels | Sep. 4 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Jordan Montgomery
- The left-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed seven innings without allowing a run on six hits in a matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 3.20 and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .240 in 32 games this season.
- He’s looking to extend his five-game quality start streak.
- He has made 32 appearances and finished seven of them without allowing an earned run.
- The 30-year-old ranks seventh in ERA (3.20), 22nd in WHIP (1.187), and 36th in K/9 (7.9) among qualified pitchers in the majors this year.
- The Rangers are 14-19-0 against the spread when Montgomery starts.
- Montgomery has had 33 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in 14 of those games.
Montgomery’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | Oct. 3 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| at Mariners | Sep. 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 23 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Red Sox | Sep. 18 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 13 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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