July 31, 2026 Updated 6:24 pm EDT
The Baltimore Orioles host the Philadelphia Phillies to open a three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with first pitch at 7:05 p.m. ET on Friday. Brandon Young (8-2, 3.13 ERA) will start for the Orioles, who are 53-56 this season and fourth in the AL East. Andrew Painter (1-8, 7.06 ERA) is the expected starter for the Phillies, who are 57-52 and second in the NL East.
How to watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore OriolesPhillies vs. Orioles odds
Favorite Moneyline: Orioles -110
Underdog Moneyline: Phillies -110
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -125
Total Under Odds: +105
Injury reportsOrioles
Samuel Basallo: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Blaze Alexander: 10 Day IL (Hand), Adley Rutschman: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Zach Eflin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Felix Bautista: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Keegan Akin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chris Bassitt: 60 Day IL (Back), Ryan Helsley: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Mountcastle: 60 Day IL (Foot), Jordan Westburg: 60 Day IL (Ucl), Colin Selby: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Phillies
Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Lou Trivino: 15 Day IL (Back), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kyle Schwarber: day-to-day (Illness)
Stats to know
Baltimore’s Pete Alonso has hit 22 home runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. He has also tallied 67 RBIs (15th in MLB) and has scored 66 runs. In 476 plate appearances, he has recorded a .249 BA, .345 OBP and .461 SLG with an 11.8% walk rate and a 24.4% strikeout rate.
In 496 plate appearances, Taylor Ward is hitting .248/.383/.350 with a .733 OPS. He has hit seven long balls, driven in 30 runs and scored 64 times.
Bryce Harper is hitting for a .252 BA, .357 OBP and .491 SLG with a 21.4% strikeout rate and a 14.4% walk rate. His OPS is .848 and he has scored 65 runs. In 459 plate appearances, he has hit 22 home runs (20th in MLB) and driven in 64 runs. Harper has recorded six steals on 10 attempts.
In 457 plate appearances, Kyle Schwarber has hit 33 long balls (2nd in MLB), tallied 62 RBIs and scored 63 runs. He is batting .252/.365/.545 and has posted a 34.4% strikeout rate and a 14.2% walk rate.
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