The Baltimore Orioles visit the Cleveland Guardians for an MLB regular season game at Progressive Field. The game is set for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 6:10 PM. The Orioles come into the game with a record of 9-10 and are third in the AL East.
The Cleveland Guardians have a record of 11-9 and are second in the AL Central. The weather is expected to be mild with a light breeze and scattered clouds. Both teams are looking to improve their records, with the Orioles on a three-game losing streak and the Guardians having won their last game.
Baltimore Orioles Team Preview
The Baltimore Orioles have been struggling recently with three losses in their last five games. Their most recent game against the Cleveland Guardians ended in a 4-2 loss. In that game, Shane Baz pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs on six hits.
Offensively, the Orioles have been inconsistent. Jeremiah Jackson has been a bright spot with a .321 average and four home runs. Gunnar Henderson leads the team with six home runs, but his batting average is .212.
The Orioles’ pitching has also faced challenges. Chris Bassitt, the probable starter for their next game, has a 9.00 ERA in the 2026 season. The team ranks 15th in earned run average with a 4.01 ERA overall.
Cleveland Guardians Team Preview
The Cleveland Guardians have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They won their last game against the Baltimore Orioles with a score of 4-2. Parker Messick was the standout performer on the mound with 9 strikeouts in 8 innings.
José Ramírez is a key player for the Guardians, contributing significantly in recent games. He had a home run and 2 RBIs in the last game against the Orioles. His overall batting average this season is .224, with 4 home runs.
The Guardians’ batting stats show a .231 average, ranking them 16th this season. They are 8th in home runs with 20 and 4th in doubles with 39. Their pitching staff has a 3.95 ERA, which places them 12th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Guardians have a slight edge in the moneyline at -140, which indicates they are favored to win. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 3.95, ranking them 12th, and their batting average against is .232, ranking 11th. These stats suggest they have a solid balance of pitching and defense that could help them secure a win.
The Orioles, while having a decent batting average of .240, rank only 10th in this category. Their on-base percentage is slightly lower at .326, ranking 11th. This indicates their offense might struggle to consistently put runners on base against the Guardians’ pitching.
With a total set at 8.0, both teams have shown they can score, but their pitching stats suggest a close game. The Guardians’ ability to limit home runs, with only 18 given up, ranking 8th, could be crucial. The Orioles’ pitching has allowed 24 home runs, which ranks 14th, potentially giving the Guardians an advantage in power hitting.
- Pick: Guardians -140
