Orioles-Red Sox Preview

The Baltimore Orioles will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Orioles will trot Lance Cormier out to the mound in this one. Righthander Cormier has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA as a starter this season. Cormier's opponent in this one will be Daisuke Matsuzaka. The Red Sox righthander has a 2.82 ERA to go along with a 16-2 record this season. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Dustin Pedroia went 3-for-5 with a three-run jack and five runs batted in to lead the Red Sox over the Orioles 14-2 on Tuesday night. Boston cashed as -290 home favorites as the game played over the 11-run total set by oddsmakers. David Ortiz was 3-for-3 with four RBIs for the Red Sox, while winning pitcher Jon Lester allowed one run over five innings for Boston. Kevin Millar and Alex Cintron knocked in runs for Baltimore, as Radhames Liz was roughed up for nine runs over 3 1-3 innings to take the loss for the Orioles. Current streak: Baltimore has lost 5 straight games. Boston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Baltimore: 63-75 SU Boston: 81-57 SU Baltimore most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Oakland are 2-8 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a loss are 2-8 Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 8-2 After playing Baltimore are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Baltimore is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Next up: Baltimore home to Oakland, Friday, September 5 Boston at Texas, Friday, September 5