Baltimore Orioles @ New York Yankees - September 24, 2024

Oh boy, it’s that time again! The air is thick with anticipation as our beloved New York Yankees prepare to face off against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. This is more than just another game; it’s a chance for divisional bragging rights! You can bet I’ll be donning my lucky jersey and cheering at the top of my lungs.

Let’s break this matchup down. We’ve got Dean Kremer on the mound for the Orioles. With a record of 7-10 and an ERA just over 4.0, he’s certainly not invincible. His strikeout numbers aren’t awful, but let’s be real—he’s not facing the easiest lineup tonight. The Yanks have been hitting like it’s their job lately, averaging about 5 runs and nearly 8.4 hits per game, which isn’t too shabby at all.

On the flip side, we’ve got Clarke Schmidt taking the hill for our Yankees. With a much healthier record of 5-4 and an impressive ERA around 3.7, Schmidt looks poised to shut down any momentum Kremer may have hoped to generate. His ability to rack up strikeouts means he could very well keep those pesky Oriole bats quiet early on.

Speaking of bats, while Baltimore has some solid hitters—averaging about 4.8 runs per game—they’re going to need more than just averages to get past our pitching staff tonight. They’ve struggled recently with their offense; in their last outing against Detroit, they fell short in a tight contest that ended with them managing only three runs! Ouch!

Now looking at our boys in pinstripes, New York has been riding high with three straight wins under their belt, and they took care of business against Oakland last time out by putting up seven runs! That kind of offensive prowess is exactly what we need when facing off against division rivals like the O’s.

Oddsmakers have opened with us as -169 favorites—not surprising given how hot we’ve been—and honestly? I’d feel confident placing bets on us again tonight because we tend to step it up against divisional opponents. The OVER/UNDER sitting at 8.5 feels a bit lofty considering both teams’ recent performances; I wouldn’t be shocked if this game lands UNDER instead.

So what’s my prediction? I’m feeling optimistic: Yankees win this one, possibly keeping it low-scoring due to solid pitching on both sides—I’d guess something like a tidy 4-2 finish in favor of New York! Our arms should dominate while Kremer might struggle once his defense gets tested.

Get ready for a night full of excitement because there’s nothing quite like seeing our Bronx Bombers claim another victory right here in Yankee Stadium! Let’s go Yankees!!