Rain Threatens Series Finale Between Orioles, Guardians

CLEVELAND (Interstat) — The Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians will look to decide their four-game series Sunday at Progressive Field, with weather potentially playing a role in the finale.

First pitch is scheduled for the afternoon, though evening rain with a game-time temperature of 64 degrees (18 Celsius) is in the forecast.

The Orioles (10-11) and Guardians (12-10) have split the first three contests. Cleveland took Saturday’s game 4-2 behind a dominant outing from Gavin Williams, who struck out 11 over seven innings of one-run ball. Baltimore won 6-4 on Friday.

Baltimore will send left-hander Trevor Rogers (2-1) to the mound. Cleveland is expected to counter with lefty Joey Cantillo (1-0).

A player to watch for the Orioles is right-hander Dean Kremer, who delivered a quality start in Saturday’s loss, allowing three runs over six innings with seven strikeouts. For the Guardians, all eyes will be on Williams following his recent run of form. Over his last three starts, he is 3-0 with a 1.35 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 17.2 innings.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the Orioles are projected to win 5-4. Baltimore has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The over/under is set at 7.5 runs.

Following the game, the Orioles travel to Kansas City for a three-game set starting Monday. The Guardians will remain home to begin a series against the Houston Astros on Monday.