The Baltimore Orioles are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 11, 2023.
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Baltimore’s offensive stats tell an impressive story this season. They’ve notched a total of 2,013 total bases while crossing the plate 701 times and driving in 680 runs. Their base hits tally is 1,216, and they maintain a collective batting average of .257 for the season. The Orioles are showing their prowess at the plate, boasting an on-base percentage (OBP) of 0.322, ranking 17th in the league. They’re averaging 4.89 runs batted in per game, with 1,151 strikeouts, and their OPS stands at 0.748.
When it comes to slugging percentage (SLG%), they’re sitting at 0.426, ranking 10th in the league, and they’re averaging 14.5 total bases per contest. Over the course of the season, the Orioles have been up to bat 4,729 times, drawing 434 walks. They’re consistently hitting an average of 8.7 base hits per game and impressively rank 3rd in MLB for doubles with a total of 268.
The Baltimore Orioles are set to face off against the St. Louis Cardinals on September 11, 2023, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:35:00 PM UTC. This exciting matchup will take place at the iconic Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Catch the live broadcast of the MLB showdown between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Baltimore Orioles exclusively on ESPN+ via the Watch ESPN platform. Don’t miss the action on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – it’s game time!
The Cardinals have been making their presence felt on the offensive front this season, notching an impressive 231 doubles while driving in 621 runs. They’ve also demonstrated discipline at the plate, drawing 480 walks. With an average of 8.7 total bases per game (across 4,785 at-bats), their slugging percentage stands at a robust 0.429. St. Louis is putting together a formidable offensive campaign, boasting an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.757, ranking them 8th in all of baseball. They’ve crossed the plate 641 times and hold a collective batting average of .254 for the season.
Their on-base percentage (OBP) stands at 0.329, securing them the 7th spot in MLB, and they maintain an average of 8.69 base hits per outing. They’re averaging 4.44 runs batted in per game and rank 10th in MLB for total base hits with 1,217. The Cardinals have faced 1,168 strikeouts and accumulated 2,052 total bases so far this season.
The Orioles have notched a total of 1,253 strikeouts and maintain a WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) of 1.260 for the season. They’re averaging an impressive 9.0 strikeouts per game, although they rank 23rd in the league in walks issued, with 415. Their Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) currently stands at 4.02, which translates to 558 earned runs, and they’re allowing an average of 8.3 hits per game. Baltimore’s pitchers have logged 1,248.0 innings on the mound and have conceded 1,157 hits this season.
They’ve faced 5,244 batters over 139 games and have earned a solid 3.02 strikeout-to-walk ratio. On average, the Orioles are giving up 4.2 runs per game, which places them 24th in MLB, and they’re allowing an average of 3.0 walks per game. All in all, Baltimore’s pitching staff is putting together a respectable season with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.02, ranking 12th in the league.
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