Official MLB Pick: Orioles vs Yankees Prediction 6/20

The Baltimore Orioles celebrated a thrilling extra-inning victory against the host New York Yankees on Wednesday night. On Thursday afternoon, they aim to secure a record-setting 22nd consecutive series win against an American League East opponent. In the final game of their three-game series with the Yankees. Official MLB Pick: Orioles vs Yankees Prediction 6/20

The Orioles tied the series on Wednesday with a 7-6 win. Highlighted by Cedric Mullins’ clutch double in the 10th inning off Clay Holmes. Mullins then stole third and scored on a throwing error by Yankees catcher Jose Trevino. This dramatic finish followed a combined blown four-run lead by Yennier Cano and Craig Kimbrel, after Baltimore had initially surged ahead with Ramon Urias’ two-run homer and a series of run-scoring doubles from Ryan O’Hearn and Ryan Mountcastle.

Despite giving up a three-run homer to Giancarlo Stanton in the seventh and a tying single to Stanton in the ninth. The Orioles managed to hold on in extra innings. Baltimore is now 4-2 against New York this season. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Orioles are on the verge of breaking the record for the longest streak of series wins against division rivals since the introduction of divisional play in 1969. They are currently tied with the Atlanta Braves (1998-2000), Milwaukee Brewers (1991-92), and Cincinnati Reds (1975, 1969-70).

The Yankees, meanwhile, are striving to avoid a second straight series loss, having dropped four of their last six games. Despite recent struggles, New York has won 14 of its past 20 games and has yet to lose consecutive series this season. Playing without Aaron Judge on Wednesday, the Yankees managed nine hits, eight of which came after the fifth inning. Judge’s status for Thursday remains uncertain after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch on Tuesday.

Starting Pitchers

On the mound for the Yankees will be right-hander Luis Gil (9-1, 2.03 ERA). Who seeks to join the Kansas City Royals’ Seth Lugo and the Philadelphia Phillies’ Ranger Suarez, as the majors’ third 10-game winner this season. Gil has been dominant, going 9-0 with a 1.64 ERA over his past 11 starts, and has allowed one run or none in nine of those outings. In his last appearance, Gil threw a career-high 104 pitches over five innings, allowing one run on four hits in an 8-1 win at Boston. He has also excelled against Baltimore, with a 2-0 record and a 0.00 ERA in two career starts.

Opposing him will be Orioles’ left-hander Cole Irvin (6-3, 3.03 ERA). Who is coming off a loss to the Atlanta Braves in which he gave up four runs (three earned) on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings. Irvin has struggled against the Yankees in his career. Holding an 0-2 record with an 8.31 ERA in three appearances (two starts).

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