
Free MLB Picks for Today Orioles vs Pirates Predictions 3/14
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- Mar 13, 2023, 10:20:02 PM
The Baltimore Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a spring training game on March 14, 2023, and we have free MLB picks for today's matchup. Both teams have struggled in the early stages of spring training, with the Orioles sitting at 7-9 and the Pirates at 4-10. Let's take a closer look at the hitting and pitching of both teams and make our expert prediction.
Baltimore Orioles
Hitting:
The Orioles have struggled at the plate in spring training, hitting just .256 as a team with 14 home runs. Outfielder Austin Hays has been a bright spot, hitting .313 with two home runs and six RBIs. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle has also been productive, driving in eight runs and hitting .333.
Pitching:
The Orioles' pitching staff has struggled in the early stages of spring training, with a team ERA of 5.88 and a WHIP of 1.46. They will be without starting pitchers Seth Johnson and DL Hall for this game, which will put extra pressure on the bullpen.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hitting:
The Pirates have also struggled at the plate in spring training, hitting just .222 as a team with 18 home runs. Infielder Drew Maggi has been the standout performer, hitting .500 with two home runs and six RBIs. However, the team will need more production from the rest of the lineup to be successful.
Pitching:
The Pirates' pitching staff has been equally unimpressive, with a team ERA of 5.75 and a WHIP of 1.47. The team has not reported any injuries, which means they should have their full complement of pitchers available for this game.
Injuries:
The Orioles will be without starting pitchers Seth Johnson and DL Hall, as well as relief pitcher Dillon Tate. The Pirates have not reported any injuries.
Prediction:
Both teams have struggled in spring training, but we give the edge to the Pirates in this matchup. The Orioles' pitching staff has been especially unimpressive, and they will be without two of their starting pitchers. We predict that the Pirates will win this game by a score of 5-3.
Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates ML
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