Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics: Series Rubber Match Preview and Pitching Matchup

In a highly anticipated series rubber match, the Baltimore Orioles (17-9) will face off against the Oakland Athletics (11-17) on Sunday, April 28 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM ET, with Albert Suarez taking the mound for the Orioles and Paul Blackburn pitching for the Athletics.

Suarez, with a 1-0 record, will be making his third start of the season for the Orioles. He has been impressive so far, boasting a 0.00 ERA and holding opponents to a .179 batting average over his two appearances. Suarez will look to continue his strong performance and aim for his third consecutive start without giving up an earned run.

On the other side, Blackburn will be starting his sixth game for the Athletics with a 2-1 record and a 2.03 ERA. The right-hander has recorded 23 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings pitched this season and has three quality starts under his belt. Blackburn will be aiming for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings as he looks to shut down the Orioles’ offense.

The Orioles have been dominant at the plate, scoring an average of 5.6 runs per game compared to the Athletics’ 2.8. Players like Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg, and Adley Rutschman have been leading the Orioles’ offense with impressive batting averages and on-base percentages.

Meanwhile, the Athletics will rely on players like Shea Langeliers, Abraham Toro, and Tyler Nevin to generate offense and support Blackburn on the mound.

With both teams looking to secure a series win, Sunday’s game promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Fans can catch all the action on MASN or stream the game live on Fubo. Don’t miss out on the thrilling showdown between the Orioles and the Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.