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Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees: Three Things to Watch in Weekend Series

ByNate Wardle|
Apr 24, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (10) high fives outfielder Seth Smith (12) after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones (10) high fives outfielder Seth Smith (12) after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 23, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (39) throws against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (39) throws against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Can Gausman put it Together?

Kevin Gausman is a good pitcher against the New York Yankees, with a lifetime 2.24 ERA versus NYY, and a 2.38 ERA in Yankee Stadium. This would make for a good time for him to turn around his season, which has got off to a rough start.

Gausman is near the bottom in the American League in runs allowed and walks allowed, and needs a bounce-back outing. Maybe against a team has had a lot of success with?

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Also, the latest round through the Orioles’ rotation has featured a large number of walks.Ubaldo Jimenezwalked five on Monday,Wade Mileywalked six on Tuesday, and evenDylan Bundywalked two but was uncharacteristically wild on Wednesday. Gausman will start a new round through the rotation, and it would be great to get off on a good foot.

Everyone knows that the Yankees are a patient bunch, and so the Orioles are going to have to do a better job of being around the plate and throwing strikes.

A piece of good news is that the bullpen should be well-rested, except for possiblyBrad Brach, for the series. But, a night game followed by two-day games could make things a bit dicey. For that reason, it would be fantastic for Gausman to pitch a quality start on Friday night.

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