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MLB : ATS Matchup
Friday 7/3/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
BALTIMORE  JIMENEZ )
 
CHI WHITE SOX  DANKS )
-1.5  -110

+1.5  -110
-155

+145

8un
 
0
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BALTIMORE (42 - 37) at CHI WHITE SOX (34 - 42)
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Friday, 7/3/2015 8:10 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. JOHN DANKS (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
923BALTIMORE-135Ov 9,-125-150Ov 8.5,+100
924CHI WHITE SOX+125Un 9,+105+140Un 8.5,-120
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
BALTIMORE - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games42-37+4.333-424.50.2590.3110.4260.7374.00.2460.3090.3980.707
Road Games14-20-4.314-184.00.2480.3010.3910.6924.20.2550.3340.4060.740
vs Left-handed Starters10-8+1.38-94.60.2750.3120.4210.7335.30.2890.3380.4700.808
Past 7 Games4-3+0.21-53.90.2340.2860.4410.7273.30.2470.2940.4390.733
Grass Games37-31+4.927-374.50.2640.3130.4360.7493.90.2450.3030.3920.694
Night Games24-26-420-284.30.2520.3050.4110.7163.90.2380.2980.3940.692
BALTIMORE - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.50.2590.31179263668411716970.4263431966412447378396631
Road Games4.00.2480.3013411592885210310.391131873041021533183020
Lefty Starters4.60.2750.31218603166324160.42177321353992011117
BALTIMORE - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.861.196248.38979207229024815-726583.9%
Road Games2.621.1411203635908471155-410190.9%

CHI WHITE SOX - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games34-42-9.931-423.50.2420.2900.3580.6484.50.2710.3260.4210.747
Home Games18-15-0.68-243.30.2340.2890.3590.6483.50.2370.3020.3500.653
vs Right-handed Starters30-32-4.225-343.70.2500.2980.3720.6704.30.2660.3220.4160.738
Past 7 Games4-3+1.64-14.60.2650.3030.4620.7643.90.2800.3160.4440.760
Grass Games33-37-5.728-393.50.2400.2900.3590.6494.40.2680.3240.4170.742
Night Games21-22-2.116-263.60.2450.2960.3610.6574.30.2670.3220.4080.729
CHI WHITE SOX - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.50.2420.29076257862410711570.3582551745672449374547647
Home Games3.30.2340.289331081253415280.35910384254821228193520
Righty Starters3.70.2500.298622132533929500.3722221454472341857456536
CHI WHITE SOX - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.911.4542059889220227819013-1319773.1%
Home Games3.021.19695.3353274540918-59281.8%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
BALTIMORE - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/19/2015WRIGHT(R)@ TORONTOESTRADA(R)4-5L1058.5 ovO692970
6/20/2015GAUSMAN(R)@ TORONTOBUEHRLE(L)5-3W1058.5 evU106010100
6/21/2015TILLMAN(R)@ TORONTOCOPELAND(R)13-9W1259 unO16701271
6/23/2015JIMENEZ(R)@ BOSTONKELLY(R)6-4W1059 ovO1150890
6/24/2015NORRIS(R)@ BOSTONBUCHHOLZ(R)1-5L1308.5 unU862730
6/25/2015GONZALEZ(R)@ BOSTONRODRIGUEZ(L)8-6W1208.5 unO14901262
6/26/2015CHEN(L)CLEVELANDKLUBER(R)4-3W+1007.5 unU10701090
6/28/2015JIMENEZ(R)CLEVELANDBAUER(R)4-0W-1308.5 unU630460
6/28/2015TILLMAN(R)CLEVELANDMURATA(R)8-0W-1359 unU850871
6/29/2015NORRIS(R)TEXASRODRIGUEZ(L)1-8L-1309 unP9911470
6/30/2015GONZALEZ(R)TEXASLEWIS(R)6-8L-1408.5 ovO7301241
7/1/2015CHEN(L)TEXASMARTINEZ(R)4-2W-1758.5 unU950431
7/2/2015GAUSMAN(R)TEXASGALLARDO(R)0-2L-1108.5 unU342791
7/3/2015JIMENEZ(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L) 
7/4/2015TILLMAN(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSAMARDZIJA(R) 
7/5/2015NORRIS(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSALE(L) 
7/6/2015GONZALEZ(R)@ MINNESOTAHUGHES(R) 
7/7/2015CHEN(L)@ MINNESOTAMAY(R) 
7/8/2015JIMENEZ(R)@ MINNESOTAGIBSON(R) 
7/10/2015 WASHINGTON  

CHI WHITE SOX - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
6/19/2015SALE(L)TEXASLEWIS(R)1-2L-1907 unU9100441
6/20/2015RODON(L)TEXASMARTINEZ(R)3-2W-1558.5 unU690432
6/21/2015QUINTANA(L)TEXASGALLARDO(R)3-2W-1308 unU121018100
6/22/2015DANKS(L)@ MINNESOTAMILONE(L)2-13L1209 unO111031540
6/23/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)@ MINNESOTAPELFREY(R)6-2W-1108 unP15110961
6/24/2015SALE(L)@ MINNESOTAHUGHES(R)1-6L-1307 evP7631050
6/25/2015RODON(L)@ DETROITSIMON(R)8-7W1508.5 evO108116120
6/26/2015QUINTANA(L)@ DETROITSANCHEZ(R)4-5L1458 unO8601470
6/28/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)@ DETROITPRICE(L)4-5L1507.5 ovO840651
6/30/2015SALE(L)@ ST LOUISLYNN(R)2-1W-1156 unU990891
7/1/2015QUINTANA(L)@ ST LOUISLACKEY(R)7-1W1406.5 unO1270771
7/3/2015DANKS(L)BALTIMOREJIMENEZ(R) 
7/4/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)BALTIMORETILLMAN(R) 
7/5/2015SALE(L)BALTIMORENORRIS(R) 
7/6/2015RODON(L)TORONTOBUEHRLE(L) 
7/7/2015QUINTANA(L)TORONTOBOYD(L) 
7/8/2015DANKS(L)TORONTOHUTCHISON(R) 
7/9/2015SAMARDZIJA(R)TORONTODICKEY(R) 
7/10/2015 @ CHICAGO CUBS  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
BALTIMORE: BALTIMORE (AP) - For the first time in 17 years, the Baltimore Orioles open a new baseball season as defending AL East champions.
The Orioles can only hope for better results than in 1998, when they followed a wire-to-wire run to the division crown with a 79-83 flop - launching a franchise-record run of 14 straight losing seasons.
Although Baltimore lost slugger Nelson Cruz, Gold Glove right fielder Nick Markakis and setup man Andrew Miller from a club that last year went 96-66 and advanced to the AL Championship Series, manager Buck Showalter has no intention of disappointing a fan base that has embraced a team coming off its second playoff appearance in three seasons.
''They come to Camden to watch us win,'' Showalter said. ''There's no more passionate, sincere group of fans than we have. Nothing would kick me in the chest more than for us to regress. I want to keep going forward.''
Baltimore made only one significant offseason acquisition, picking up outfielder Travis Snider in a trade with Pittsburgh. The big question is, do the Orioles still have enough good players to stay atop the AL East?
''It definitely stinks to lose Markakis, what he brought to the clubhouse, and Cruz, what he brought to the field. But we've got to move on,'' said Steve Pearce, who's coming off the best year of his career. ''You look around the locker room and there's a lot of talent here. All our pitching's returned, so we still have a really good team.''
The Orioles are counting on third baseman Manny Machado and catcher Matt Wieters to bounce back from injury-shortened seasons and for first baseman Chris Davis to regain the form he showed in 2013 before slumping miserably last year.
None of the three were available in the postseason, when the Orioles swept Detroit in the division playoff before being bounced in four games by the Kansas City Royals.
Davis' absence will extend into opening day, on April 6 in Tampa Bay, when he concludes his 25-game suspension for using a banned amphetamine. Wieters is expected to start the season in the disabled list as he continues his recovery from elbow ligament surgery, but at least Machado appears on target to make up for lost time.
The offense will be a work in progress, but the Orioles hope they won't need heavy hitting to back a starting rotation that remains entirely intact. Chris Tillman, Wei-Yin Chen, Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez combined to go 54-29 last year, and the foursome could get some help from right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez, who's looked good in spring training after stumbling in his Orioles debut last year.
The bullpen will be anchored by Zach Britton, who had 37 saves in 41 tries during his first season as a closer.
Some things to know about the 2015 Orioles:
TOP OF THE LINEUP: Alejandro De Aza is expected to take over for Markakis as the leadoff hitter. De Aza is faster than Markakis and had a .341 on-base percentage after being obtained from the White Sox before the trade deadline.
''I will just let the game dictate what to do,'' he said.
What De Aza needs to do is get on base ahead of Machado, Davis and cleanup hitter Adam Jones.
DAVIS SEEKS A FRESH START: Slowed by a muscle strain near his rib cage, frustrated by defensive shifts and embarrassed by his suspension, Davis is raring to go in 2015.
''I'm in such a different situation this year than I was last year, having been off for a month and a half more than these guys,'' Davis said.
He says his teammates have forgiven him for using Adderall, which led to his untimely suspension.
''The guys are just ready to move on and focus on what we need to accomplish this year,'' Davis said.
SNIDER STEPS IN: With Markakis gone, Snider will attempt to fill the void in right field.
He hit .264 with 13 homers, 15 doubles and 38 RBIs in 140 games with Pittsburgh last season.
''I'm not here to replace Nick Markakis, but to be another man on this roster and to come out here every single day with the goal of getting better,'' Snider said.
MACHADO CONFIDENT: After playing only 82 games last year, Machado is ready to go after knee surgery.
''I feel great,'' the 2013 All-Star said. ''I'm doing everything. I'm stealing bases and hitting the ball well, playing good defense, doing everything I've got to do to get ready for the year.''
CHI WHITE SOX: CHICAGO (AP) - A decade removed from their most recent championship, the Chicago White Sox once again are eyeing a big season.
Their sights are set on an AL Central title after consecutive losing records, maybe even more. The White Sox added to their offense, boosted their rotation, overhauled their bullpen and sent expectations soaring.
''Obviously postseason first, and World Series,'' new closer David Robertson said. ''I mean that's what I look forward to every year. That's where I want to be.''
The addition of Robertson to the bullpen is among the reasons the White Sox believe they are armed and ready after going 73-89. But it's not the only one.
They added All-Star Jeff Samardzija to a rotation that already included ace Chris Sale. They added free agent Adam LaRoche to their lineup, giving AL Rookie of the Year Jose Abreu more protection, and brought in Melky Cabrera to solidify the No. 2 spot in the order behind Adam Eaton.
Is that enough to compete with Cleveland, Kansas City and Detroit in the division and make a run in the playoffs? The White Sox believe it is. Their fans are pumped, too.
With that in mind, here are some things to look for this season:
LINED UP: It would be hard for Abreu to match, let alone exceed, what he did last season. He batted .317 with 36 homers and 107 RBIs, one year after defecting from Cuba. While the White Sox tied for fourth in the AL in homers, they were just eighth in runs, ninth in batting average and 12th in on-base percentage.
LaRoche, who signed a $25 million, two-year contract, should give them power from the left side. He hit 26 homers and drove in 92 runs for Washington last season. Cabrera, a .301 hitter with Toronto, helps the top of the order.
''I think we're jelling together as a team. Hopefully that translates to wins in April,'' Eaton said.
SALE-ING ALONG: With Sale, Samardzija and Jose Quintana, the White Sox appear strong at the top of the rotation.
Sale made the AL All-Star team for the third time last season while going 12-4 with a 2.17 ERA with 208 strikeouts and 39 walks. Samardzija, acquired from Oakland, moves into the No. 2 spot. With Sale recovering from a broken foot, Samardzija - who grew up a White Sox fan - could wind up starting the opener at Kansas City after pitching the previous two for the Cubs.
CLOSING TIME: Chicago tied for seventh in the majors with 21 blown saves and had the fourth-lowest save percentage (63.2) last season. Robertson, who took over as closer after Mariano Rivera retired, saved 39 games for the New York Yankees last season. Chicago also brought in Zach Duke.
RODON WATCH: Whether he starts the season in the rotation or gets sent down to the minors, expect to see top prospect Carlos Rodon in a White Sox uniform at some point this season. The No. 3 pick in last year's amateur draft, he is on a fast track to the majors after three standout seasons at North Carolina State. Rodon, who made nine minor league appearances in 2014, could start the year in the rotation. If Rodon starts in the minors, veteran Brad Penny could make some early starts.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (BALTIMORE-CHI WHITE SOX) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Orioles-White Sox Preview* ===========================

By JACK CASSIDY STATS Writer

Baltimore (42-37) at Chicago (34-42), 8:10 p.m. EDT

Normally one of the worst offensive teams in baseball, the Chicago White Sox finally flashed their run-scoring ability in an impressive road victory.

After winning a series against one division leader, the White Sox return home Friday night to face another as they open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Chicago (34-42) ended an eight-game road trip on a high note with consecutive wins against MLB-leading St. Louis. Melky Cabrera and Tyler Flowers each hit home runs in Wednesday's 7-1 victory as five White Sox had multi-hit games for an offense ranked last in the AL with 266 runs.

The White Sox thrived on the mound as well, limiting the Cardinals to two runs and 15 hits.

"It's nice to come in here and beat a team like this," manager Robin Ventura told MLB's official website. "Offensively we put some runs up late, and the (starting) pitchers did what they did, and the bullpen did, too. There are some guys that are starting to swing it."

Another strong offensive showing could be needed with struggling John Danks (3-8, 5.38 ERA) starting Friday. The left-hander is 0-4 with a 6.85 ERA in last four starts and suffered the worst of those outings June 22, allowing nine runs - five earned - and three homers in 5 1-3 innings of a 13-2 loss at Minnesota.

Opposing batters are hitting .300 off Danks, the highest mark of his career.

"I've been one of the main components into why this season has gone this way," said Danks, who had his scheduled start Saturday skipped due to a rainout. "I've had a couple of good games, but I've had some games blow up in my face, where I didn't give us much of a chance to win, and had to kill the bullpen, at that.

"All I know to do is to keep working and get ready for Baltimore and go from there. Certainly I need to turn this around."

Danks is 1-3 with a 5.12 ERA in his last four starts against the Orioles, but he's managed to dominate four-time All-Star Adam Jones, who is 1 for 30 (.033) in their matchups. That's his worst average against any pitcher with at least 15 at-bats.

"You can't go into the game thinking he's out just because of past performance," Danks said. "You've got to get him out still."

The Orioles (42-37) enter this series after losing three of four at home to Texas, capped by Thursday's 2-0 loss which dropped them into a tie atop the AL East with the New York Yankees. Baltimore had won 18 of 23 before facing the Rangers.

"We just obviously didn't put much together offensively," manager Buck Showalter said.

Jones, who missed time recently with a shoulder injury, is 5 for 28 (.179) over his last eight games, while Matt Wieters is batting .143 (4 for 28) in his past eight.

Ubaldo Jimenez (7-3, 3.09) gets the ball in the opener looking to win his fifth consecutive start. The right-hander had his best outing of that stretch Sunday, allowing four hits in eight innings while striking out seven in a 4-0 victory over Cleveland.

He has led his team to a win in each of his last five starts against the White Sox, most recently yielding two unearned runs in seven innings of an 8-2 victory on April 29.

Adam LaRoche has had success against Jimenez, going 7 for 22 with a homer and three doubles.


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