New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — The New York Yankees, riding a potent offensive surge, will look to continue their push for the postseason when they open a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Yankees (85-67) arrive in Baltimore after taking two of three from the Minnesota Twins, including a 10-5 victory on Wednesday. Outfielders Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger powered the win, with Grisham hitting two home runs and driving in four runs, while Bellinger added a homer and three RBIs.

New York has won seven of its last 10 games and holds a commanding lead in the season series against Baltimore, having won four of the six meetings. The teams split a three-game set in the Bronx in June, and the Yankees took two of three in Baltimore back in April, a series that included a 15-3 rout.

The Orioles (72-80), playing the role of spoiler, are coming off a series win against the Chicago White Sox, capped by a 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Starter Tyler Wells delivered a strong performance, allowing one run over six innings, and outfielder Dylan Beavers provided the key hit with a two-run homer.

Despite their sub-.500 record, the Orioles have been competitive at home recently, winning six of their last 10 games at Camden Yards.

Projections suggest a high-scoring affair. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a narrow 7-6 victory for the Yankees, while its ELO rating system gives New York a 55.4% probability to win. Betting markets have installed the Yankees as a -1.5 run favorite with an over/under of 8.5 runs.

Following this contest, the American League East rivals will meet five more times to close the regular season, with three games in Baltimore this weekend and three more in New York from Sept. 26-28. The Yankees continue their road trip before returning home to face the Chicago White Sox, while the Orioles will host the Tampa Bay Rays after this series concludes.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT.