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Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Baltimore Orioles's Trey Gibson (1-2, 5.91 ERA) against Los Angeles Dodgers's Roki Sasaki (3-4, 4.76 ERA).
Los Angeles Dodgers's Roki Sasaki posts an shaky 4.76 ERA this season, while Trey Gibson has been struggling at 5.91. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: Trey Gibson — FIP 6.38, K% 12.5%, 21.3 IP / Roki Sasaki — FIP 4.69, K% 23.7%, 62.3 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Baltimore Orioles 35-41 (.461), Los Angeles Dodgers 48-27 (.640).
Los Angeles Dodgers 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 -36, Los Angeles Dodgers +144. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: Baltimore Orioles on a 1-game losing streak, Los Angeles Dodgers on a 3-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Baltimore Orioles bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Albert Suárez 4.40 ERA, 19K in 30.2IP, Andrew Kittredge 6.06 ERA, 15K in 16.1IP, Brandon Young 3.18 ERA, 44K in 62.1IP.