MLB Picks and best odds: Baltimore ( ) vs Toronto ( ) - Orioles can overcome jaded Blue Jays on Friday

Our expert MLB handicapper John Lepore looks ahead to Friday night's clash between the Orioles and the Blue Jays live on Apple TV and believes Baltimore will have too much for a tired Toronto pitching unit...

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman sports a 4.5 WAR and has slashed .254/.361/.446 with 10 home runs and 30 doubles in just 93 games © Brent Skeen-USA TODAY Sports

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MLB expert picks: Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays (Friday, September 16: 7.00 EDT)

FixtureBaltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays
WhenFriday, September 16, 7:00 EDT
Likely StartersAustin Voth vs. Trevor Richards
Where to watchApple TV

Orioles at Blue Jays - a battle for AL Wild Card spot?

As we head into the final 20 games of the season, the Baltimore Orioles are surprisingly still in playoff contention. When June ended the O’s were 35-42 and looked to be a year or two away from contending in the American League race. However, they have gone 39-25 since then and sit just five games out of a Wild Card spot and can be backed at to make the postseason. The Toronto Blue Jays currently hold a playoff spot and are currently to win the AL East, but Baltimore is the closest threat to that position. This series is a big one in the AL.

The Orioles will send Austin Voth to the mound Friday night. He was put on waivers by the Washington Nationals after a dismal 10.13 ERA in 19 appearances for them to begin the season. Baltimore picked him up and he has been solid with a 4-2 record and a 2.82 ERA. The right-hander doesn’t light up the radar gun, but he has added a cutter to his repertoire which has done wonders for him.

The Blue Jays will open with Trevor Richards and likely employ bullpen arms the rest of the way. The Orioles employed this tactic on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Richards didn’t make it out of the first inning and former starter Yusei Kikuchi gave up a couple of runs. Friday will mark Toronto’s 16th game in 15 days. Their bullpen may be getting a bit tired.

Orioles player to watch: Adley Rutschman

Rutschman is a frontrunner to win the AL Rookie of the Year award ( ). He sports a 4.5 WAR and has slashed .254/.361/.446 with 10 home runs and 30 doubles in just 93 games. He hit a bit of a slump recently, but he didn’t start on Sunday and was off on Monday. He returned on Tuesday well-rested and went 2-for-4 with a walk and a double. This kid is the future of the Orioles and has started his career off looking like a veteran.

Blue Jays player to watch: Alejandro Kirk

After part-time work the past two seasons, Kirk got the starting spot this year and has been an integral part of Toronto’s lineup. The young catcher is slashing .295/.379/.432 with 13 home runs. Kirk is one of only six players in the majors with more walks than strikeouts (56-52). While his better-known teammates get most of the attention, the 23-year-old just keeps on raking.

Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays conclusion and prediction

Baltimore is the upstart team this year, but they may run out of time to make a serious push for the playoffs. They have some very good young stars and are certainly building something for the future. The Blue Jays are built to win now. However, going with an opener and a bunch of bullpen guys may not work out. They have played a ton of games recently, and the Orioles should take advantage of a weary pen.

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MLB Odds

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Run Line
Total
Odds Settings
Game
Jun 7, 23 @ 11:05 PM UTC
Arizona
Arizona @
Washington
Washington
Jun 7, 23 @ 11:10 PM UTC
Boston
Boston @
Cleveland
Cleveland
Jun 7, 23 @ 11:10 PM UTC
LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers @
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Jun 7, 23 @ 11:20 PM UTC
NY Mets
NY Mets @
Atlanta
Atlanta

Odds updated: Jun 8, 1:29 AM UTC