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MLB 5/8 Preview: Rays Vs. Orioles

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<h2>Rays @ Orioles &#8211; First Pitch: 6:35 p.m.</h2>
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<div>Expected Forecast: Overcast Clouds, 66°</div>
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<h2>Matchup Overview: Rays vs. Orioles</h2>
<p>The Tampa Bay Rays are recognized as a consistently great team, and their matchups provide an excellent test for their opponents. After their series against the Yankees, the Rays now face the Baltimore Orioles, who are fresh off a series against Atlanta. This AL East showdown will put both teams to the test, with the Rays coming in as road favorites with Shane McClanahan on the mound.</p>
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<h2>Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td rowspan="2"> Rays</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">-1.5 </td>
<td align="right">+105 </td>
<td align="right">O 8 </td>
<td align="right">-110 </td>
<td align="center">-165</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right">-113 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right">-114 </td>
<td align="center">-182</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<td rowspan="2"> Orioles</td>
<td rowspan="2" align="right">+1.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -125 </td>
<td align="right">U 8 </td>
<td align="right">-111 </td>
<td align="center">+142</td>
<td> Open</td>
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<td align="right"> -108 </td>
<td align="right">8.5 </td>
<td align="right"> -107 </td>
<td align="center">+156</td>
<td> Current</td>
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<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Rays</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Shane McClanahan: 6-0, 2.03 ERA, 11.48 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Yandy Díaz</td>
<td width="180px">  .325, 9 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Wander Franco</td>
<td width="180px">  .299, 6 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Randy Arozarena</td>
<td width="180px">  .328, 9 HR, 30 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Brandon Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .204, 7 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Taylor Walls</td>
<td width="180px">  .276, 5 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Josh Lowe</td>
<td width="180px">  .315, 6 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jose Siri</td>
<td width="180px">  .239, 3 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Luke Raley</td>
<td width="180px">  .233, 7 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Francisco Mejía</td>
<td width="180px">  .212, 1 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<h3>Orioles</h3>
<p><b>Starting Pitcher:</b> Kyle Gibson: 4-1, 4.61 ERA, 5.93 K/9</p>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">LF</td>
<td width="200px"> Austin Hays</td>
<td width="180px">  .291, 4 HR, 11 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">DH</td>
<td width="200px"> Adley Rutschman</td>
<td width="180px">  .280, 4 HR, 18 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">1B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ryan Mountcastle</td>
<td width="180px">  .252, 8 HR, 26 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">RF</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Santander</td>
<td width="180px">  .264, 5 HR, 20 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SS</td>
<td width="200px"> Jorge Mateo</td>
<td width="180px">  .304, 6 HR, 19 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> James McCann</td>
<td width="180px">  .217, 2 HR, 5 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">7.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">2B</td>
<td width="200px"> Adam Frazier</td>
<td width="180px">  .240, 3 HR, 13 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">8.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">3B</td>
<td width="200px"> Ramón Urías</td>
<td width="180px">  .274, 1 HR, 16 RBI</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">9.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">CF</td>
<td width="200px"> Ryan McKenna</td>
<td width="180px">  .306, 1 HR, 6 RBI</td>
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<h2>Pitching Matchup: McClanahan vs. Gibson</h2>
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<li>Shane McClanahan (Rays): 3.44 ERA, 35% K percentage, dominant against both lefties and righties</li>
<li>Kyle Gibson (Orioles): 5.18 xFIP, low K percentage, ground ball pitcher</li>
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<p>Gibson, formerly of the Twins and Phillies, has found a home in Baltimore. As a ground ball pitcher, he manages to keep nearly 50% of hit balls on the ground. However, he struggles against left-handed batters, allowing a .455 weighted on-base percentage and a .255 ISO power number.</p>
<h2>Betting Angle: Focusing on the Rays&#8217; Left-Handed Batters</h2>
<p>To capitalize on Gibson&#8217;s weakness against lefties, bettors should focus on the Rays&#8217; left-handed batters, including Wander Franco, Brandon Lowe, and Francisco Mejía. These players offer the best RBI opportunities and will likely produce runs in this matchup.</p>
<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
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<h3>Rays</h3>
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<li>The Tampa Bay Rays are 4-1 (.800) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023</li>
<li>The over hit in 9 of the Tampa Bay Rays last 13 games on the road in 2023</li>
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<h3>Orioles</h3>
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<li>The over hit in 2 of the Baltimore Orioles last 5 games at home in 2023</li>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>As the Tampa Bay Rays face off against the Baltimore Orioles, betting enthusiasts should pay close attention to the pitching matchup and the Rays&#8217; left-handed batters. With the Rays favored to win and their ace on the mound, the left-handed hitters should make an impact in this game. Keep an eye on these key factors when placing your bets on this exciting AL East battle.</p>
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