Baltimore Orioles at Minnesota Twins 7/2/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Target Field will play host to a Saturday afternoon battle between the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins. The Orioles (35-43) are looking to snap a three-game skid and are sitting in last place in the AL East Division standings. Last night, Baltimore managed just four hits and went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position during a 3-2 road loss against Minnesota.

Thirty-one year old righty Jordan Lyles (4-7 4.94 ERA) will take the mound for the Orioles in this matchup. Last time out, Lyles gave up four runs in seven innings during a 4-3 road loss against Chicago.

The Minnesota Twins are seen games above .500 at home and hold a 1.5 game lead over Cleveland for the top spot in the AL Central Division. On Friday, OF Byron Buxton connected on a two-run, walk off blast to send the Minnesota fans home happy. SP Joe Ryan allowed one run across seven solid frames and did not factor in the decision for the Twins (44-36).

Thirty-two year old righty Sonny Gray (4-1 2.17 ERA) has been solid for the Twins through the first half of the season. In his last start, Gray fired seven shutout frames during an 11-1 road victory against Cleveland.