Prediction Texas Rangers vs Baltimore Orioles 06.24.25

Get ready for a clash between two AL teams fighting for relevance: the Texas Rangers (38-41) and the Baltimore Orioles (34-44). This matchup, slated for June 24th, 2025, at 6:35 PM in Oriole Park at Camden Yards, pits two clubs with contrasting strengths and weaknesses against each other. Both teams are below .500, making this a crucial game for both.

The Rangers are a bit of a mixed bag. Their offense is struggling, ranking 28th in the league with a paltry .227 batting average and averaging a meager 3.57 runs per game. They’re only getting 7.42 hits a game, indicating a lack of consistent production at the plate. However, their pitching staff has been a bright spot, boasting a respectable 3.27 ERA. They’ll need that pitching to be on point to win this one.

The Orioles, while slightly better offensively, aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire. Their .240 batting average (23rd in the league) and 3.97 runs per game aren’t exactly inspiring. They’re averaging 7.97 hits per game, a bit better than the Rangers, but still not a powerhouse offense. Their pitching staff, however, is a major concern, sporting a bloated 4.86 ERA. Their bullpen, while having accumulated 19 saves, is likely to be tested given the pitching staff’s struggles.

This is where the game gets interesting. We’ve got J. Latz (1-0, ERA 3.26) on the mound for Texas, facing off against C. Morton (4-7, ERA 5.64) for Baltimore. Latz’s significantly lower ERA gives the Rangers a clear advantage on paper. Morton has been struggling mightily, so the Rangers’ offense needs to capitalize on this opportunity.

Given Latz’s superior pitching and the Orioles’ pitching woes, I’m picking the Texas Rangers to win this game. Considering the pitching matchup and the offensive struggles of both teams, I’m also predicting an under on the total runs scored line of 9.5. This should be a low-scoring, tightly-contested affair.