Arizona enters this game on a 4 game winning streak which followed a stretch where they lost 8 of 11 games. Arizona is starting Brandon Pfaadt in this game who is 1-2 with a 4.61 ERA in 7 starts this season. Pfaadt allowed 10 hits and 3 earned runs over 6 innings in his last start a loss.

Baltimore enters this game having won 5 of their last 6 games and are 24-12 on the season. Baltimore had a day off on Thursday. Baltimore is starting Cole Irvin in this game who has been lights out his last 3 starts recording the win in all 3 starts and not allowing an earned run in any of the starts with only 10 hits total pitching 6-7 innings in each start.

Baltimore is rested and have a hot pitcher on the mound right now. Look for them to win this first game of the series.

Pick: Baltimore Orioles ML