The Orioles finished with an impressive 101 wins this season, securing the number one seed in the American League playoffs. This makes it one of the Orioles’ most successful seasons since 1979 when they won 102 games and made it to the World Series. However, after two losses at home, the Orioles are now at risk of being swept in the playoffs by the Rangers. The Rangers have had an exceptional road playoff record, winning all four road games against tough AL East opponents, the Rays and Orioles. For the full postseason schedule, click here, and for the 2023 playoff bracket, click here. Now, let’s look at the details for ALDS Game 3.
How to watch Game 3
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 10 | Time: 8:03 p.m. ET
Location: Globe Life Field (Arlington, TX)
TV channel: Fox | Live stream: fubo (try for free)
Starting pitchers: RHP Dean Kremer vs. RHP Nathan Eovaldi
Odds: BAL +117 | TEX -139 | O/U: 9.0
Preview
The Rangers had a stronger offense at home this season compared to on the road, and they have just come off a successful 4-0 road game stretch. The team will now be playing at their home stadium, Globe Life Field, where they had an impressive batting average of .274/.349/.495, which is 22 points higher than their road average, along with an OPS 105 points higher than on the road. Additionally, the Orioles’ pitching staff is currently experiencing some shortages.
Nathan Eovaldi is an interesting player to watch. Prior to a forearm injury, he was one of the top pitchers in baseball. He recently returned in September and showed a 9.30 ERA in six starts, with none of them lasting beyond five innings. However, in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Rays, he delivered a dominant performance, pitching 6 2/3 innings, allowing only 1 earned run, and striking out 8 while not issuing any walks.
Prediction
The Orioles may struggle to contain the strong Rangers offense, especially now that the team is performing exceptionally well and playing at home. It is predicted that the Orioles will be swept for the first time in 2023, although they are expected to put up a fight. The final score is estimated to be Rangers 7, Orioles 5.
