The Rays are just 3-12 in July. While still favored against the Orioles today, there are compelling reasons to back Baltimore. The Rays just aren't generating offense lately; 23rd in OPS and 26th in RBIs over the last two weeks. Add in their inability to respond after a loss this year, where they are just 20-19. Meanwhile the Orioles are hitting everything in sight, and are now first in RBIs and fourth in OPS L15 days. Efflin has looked solid for the Rays this year, but he is off a poor start last time out, giving up 5 runs over 3 innings. He will face Bradish who has been white hot lately. He hasn't given up more than 3 runs in a game since the end of May and allowed only 1 run in his last 3 starts. He beat Glasnow and the Rays in June.
The Orioles are a fine road team this year, and are getting more than acceptable relief pitching. The Rays' vaunted bullpen has been a little off lately.
I am on the underdog today. Jump on the young and impressive Orioles, now challenging for first in their division, to kick the Rays while they are down. Take the Orioles on the money line.