Orioles at Rays 7/1/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

AL East Division foes will collide on Monday night, when the Baltimore Orioles travel to Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays. On Sunday, Baltimore struck out 14 times and had just five hits during a 2-0 home loss versus Baltimore. Chris Davis went hitless in three at-bats and struck out twice for the Orioles, who lost for a major league worst 59th time.

Baltimore rookie manager Brandon Hyde has yet to name a starting pitcher for this matchup. The Orioles have few quality options on a staff that ranks last in the majors with a 5.78 team ERA. The Tampa Bay Rays started off the season strong, but are struggling to keep pace with the red-hot Yankees. On Sunday, SP Blake Snell struck out 12 batters in six innings to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 home victory versus Texas. Yandy Diaz collected three hits and scored three times for the Rays, who are seven games out of first place.

Tampa Bay skipper Kevin Cash will send righty Ryne Stanek (0-1 2.76 ERA) out in his familiar role as opener. Through 45 plus innings, Stanek has struck out 50 batters and owns a 1.14 WHIP.