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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Baltimore Orioles's Shane Baz (1-2, 4.50 ERA) against New York Yankees's Cam Schlittler (4-1, 1.51 ERA).
New York Yankees's Cam Schlittler posts an elite 1.51 ERA this season, while Shane Baz has been league-average at 4.50. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Shane Baz — FIP 3.69, K% 19.3%, 34.0 IP / Cam Schlittler — FIP 1.49, K% 31.4%, 41.7 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Baltimore Orioles 15-19 (.441), New York Yankees 23-11 (.676).
New York Yankees holds the edge in the season standings, though Baltimore Orioles can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: Baltimore Orioles -30, New York Yankees +65. New York Yankees boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Baltimore Orioles on a 4-game losing streak, New York Yankees on a 3-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, New York Yankees holds the edge.
Yankee Stadium's short right-field porch gives left-handed hitters a built-in advantage.
Bullpen Analysis
Baltimore Orioles bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Anthony Nunez 4.11 ERA, 18 K in 15.1 IP, Brandon Young 6.14 ERA, 9 K in 14.2 IP.