The Rays have lost 4 straight, including the opener vs the Orioles last night. The issue has been their hitting; they have allowed just 9 runs in their last4 games, but have scored a paltry 4 times. Today’s starter, Jeffrey Springs (1.45 ERA) now has 7 starts under his belt since switching from reliever to starter, and has yet to give up more than 2 runs. Now reasonably stretched out out, he has pitched into the 6th in his last 2 starts, giving up a total of 0 runs.

The 6-4 Orioles just took a series from the Jays, but today’s starter Kyle Bradish (6.86 ERA) is not their best bet for a second straight win. He showed some promise in early June, but was roughed up by the Jays in his last game. Opposing batters are teeing off to a tune of .333.

The Orioles’ bats have shown some clout lately, but have and likely will continue to struggle vs Springs. The Rays’ relievers are in “total shut down” mode with an ERA of 1.83 in their last 10 games. The Orioles pen has been barely OK at 4.08 ERA lately.

I am on the Rays to rebound today and open up on offense vs Bradish and the Orioles. Take the Rays to win outright.