Baltimore at Texas

Baltimore is a train wreck at 13-41 on the road, #25 in runs scored, #29 in on-base percentage, and #24 in slugging, while the pitching staff is #28 in team ERA (4.94). The Orioles are on a 1-12 run on the road, plus 16-36 against losing teams. Baltimore starter David Hess (5.94 ERA) is struggling and the team is 10-41 away against a right-handed starter. Texas has won five of six and ranks ninth in baseball in runs scored, and #11 in on-base percentage. The Rangers recorded season highs in runs and hits (18) in Thursday's 17-8 victory, an assault that included three homers and seven doubles over the hapless Orioles. The Rangers have a good arm going in 22-year-old Ariel Jurado, off a 7-3 victory over Houston and Justin Verlander. Baltimore is on a 15-54 run away from home, including 3-9 in this park, so back home field. Play Texas.