Baltimore at Tampa Bay

Baltimore has a powerful offense, ninth in baseball in runs scored, and third in slugging. The Orioles go for the sweep, winning the last two nights by an 18-5 count, coming off an 11-2 rout yesterday. Baltimore has won 11-of-14 encounters with the Rays this season. Baltimore starter Dylan Bundy (8-5, 3.47 ERA) has been impressive and faces a Tampa Bay offense that is #22 in runs scored, and #27 in on-base percentage. The Rays are 15-31 when following a loss, plus 20-45 against a team with a winning record. Tampa Bay lefty Drew Smyly (6-11, 4.94 ERA) is 3-6 at home and continues to be plagued by the long ball, allowing 29 in 26 outings this season. He faced the Orioles once this year and got smoked, allowing 10 hits and eight runs in five innings of a 12-5 defeat. The Orioles are 9-1 against the Rays and will get the sweep. Play Baltimore.