Orioles vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Orioles (4-5) face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (5-4) at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Arizona comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games prior to their series finale against Washington and first two games against Baltimore. In a close 4-3 defeat against Washington on Saturday, Eduardo Rodriguez took the mound for the Diamondbacks, allowing four earned runs over five innings. He surrendered five hits and issued one walk during his outing. This season, Eugenio Suarez is leading the charge for Arizona's home run tally with five homers. Following him is Corbin Carroll, who has managed to hit three home runs, securing his position as the team's second-highest scorer in that category. Geraldo Perdomo and Eugenio Suarez are tied as the team's RBI leaders, each contributing 11 runs batted in this season. Ketel Marte boasts an impressive .346 average, making him the top hitter in terms of batting average for Arizona. Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks have averaged 5.4 runs per game, maintaining a robust offensive effort early in the season. Last year, they averaged 5.5 runs per game overall.

Baltimore enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series finale against Kansas City and first two games against Arizona. In a decisive 8-1 victory over Kansas City on Saturday, Tomoyuki Sugano shone for the Orioles by pitching 5.1 innings, conceding just one earned run, five hits, and a single walk. This season, Jordan Westberg and Cedric Mullins are leading the charge in home runs for Baltimore, each having hit three. Following them, Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday, and Tyler O'Neill have each contributed with one home run so far. Cedric Mullins also stands out as Baltimore’s RBI leader, boasting a total of eleven RBIs. Meanwhile, Ramon Urias boasts the highest batting average on the team, hitting an impressive .400. Over their last five games, the Orioles have given up an average of 5 runs, aiming to rebound strongly in an upcoming interleague contest against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Last season, the Orioles averaged 4.8 runs per game.

The Orioles are experiencing a sluggish beginning to their season and are eager to build some momentum as they head to Phoenix for an interleague series with the Diamondbacks. Arizona, on the other hand, has won five out of their first nine games and aims to maintain their strong offensive performance. Baltimore's starting pitcher, Charlie Morton, has struggled so far, posting a 0-2 record with an ERA of 9.72. Meanwhile, Arizona's Merrill Kelly has had his own challenges, holding a 1-1 record with a 10.00 ERA. Both teams will be looking for stronger pitching performances in this matchup. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 10-8.