This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Orioles.

Both teams enter off series sweeps. Pittsburgh won't be in the post-season, but the Orioles recent turnaround in their play has them among the conversation for an AL Wildcard spot right now.

Previous to their shocking sweep over the Brewers, the Pirates had lost eight of nine games out of the All-Star break.

The Orioles on the other hand have won seven of their last ten.

Mitch Keller is 3-7 with a 4.37 ERA for the Pirates. He's been decent of late, but he's still jlust 1-4 all-time in interleague contests spanning ten starts vs. AL clubs.

Deam Kremer is 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA for the Orioles. Kremer will be eager to return to form here after losing his last two starts.

The Pirates have lost four of Keller's last five starts and they've struggled against right-handed starters of late, losing eight of the last 11.

We think Baltimore is worth the price of admission in this spot. Consider the ORIOLES on Friday night.

Good luck, NP