The Baltimore Orioles are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians on August 3, 2024, at Cleveland’s Progressive Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 pm under a forecast of light rain. Zach Eflin will take the mound for the Orioles, entering the game with a 4.112 ERA, while Joey Cantillo will start for the Guardians, carrying an 8.100 ERA.

In the 2024 AL East Division, the Orioles hold second place with a 65-46 record, making them formidable with a .590 win percentage and leading their division with a 23-10 record. They’ve won five of their last ten games, though they are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their road record stands at 31-21. The Orioles have scored 560 runs and allowed 478 runs this season.

Conversely, the Guardians top the AL Central Division with a 67-42 record and a .610 win percentage. They’ve won eight of their last ten games and are riding a five-win streak. At home, they have an impressive 35-15 record. The team has accumulated 509 runs, conceding 417 to their opponents.

As for the game odds, Cleveland Guardians emerge as slight favorites. The point spread is set at 1.5, indicating a moderately competitive game, while the over/under for total runs scored by both teams is pegged at 9.0. The odds for the Orioles as the away team are -131, suggesting they’re the less favored side, and the home team, Guardians, stand at +111, making them slight underdogs according to betting lines. These numbers show a close match anticipated by oddsmakers.