The featured game for June 3, 2011 is the Toronto Blue Jays at the Baltimore Orioles.
Winning Ability
Each team has won half of their last 10 with the Blue Jays losing 2 straight. The Orioles, on the other hand, are coming off of a 2-1 win over the Mariners. But let’s not forget the Blue Jays do have a 2-game lead over the Orioles in the division.
Edge: Blue Jays
Offense
The Orioles have scored the fourth fewest runs in the American League so far this year, while the Blue Jays have scored the second most, just behind the Yanks. Despite losing their last game against the Indians, the Blue Jays still managed to put up 9 runs. No surprise here.
Edge: Blue Jays
Pitching
Villanueva (2-0, 2.62) is getting the start for the Blue Jays against the O’s Britton (5-3, 2.93). Both pitchers had terrible outings in their last appearance against their respective opponents allowing 6 runs a piece. As a team, the Blue Jays have allowed less runs in less games compared to the Orioles, who average more than 4.7 runs allowed per game.
Edge: Blue Jays
Home Field (Dis)Advantage
The Blue Jays have no clear advantage playing at home versus on the road, while the Orioles are an above .500 team playing at Camden Yards.
Edge: Orioles
Pick
This should be a close game. Despite the clear advantage playing at home, the Orioles can’t make up for the fact that Toronto is better than them in every other category.
Pick: Toronto Blue Jays
Difficulty: 9/10
