The Baltimore Orioles will host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in the final game of their series. The Orioles are looking to avoid being swept at home, with Trevor Rogers scheduled to start. The Cubs, meanwhile, will counter with David Peterson, who is looking to rebound after a difficult debut.
Rogers enters the start with a 6-7 record and a 4.70 ERA, along with a 1.32 WHIP. His home ERA is also a concern at 5.02. However, Rogers has been pitching well recently, allowing just seven earned runs over his last 35.2 innings. Cubs hitters have managed 12 hits in 48 at-bats against him.
Peterson's first outing for the Cubs was a tough one, as he surrendered 10 earned runs on nine hits in just 3.2 innings. His performance has been inconsistent, with some games showing promise and others proving difficult. Historically, Orioles hitters have struggled against Peterson, batting just .139 against him in 36 at-bats.
The Cubs' pitching staff has been significantly impacted by injuries, with most of their Opening Day starters on the injured list. This has led them to acquire Peterson via trade. Offensively, the Cubs are led by Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has shown flashes of brilliance despite his youth. He recently hit a home run against the Orioles.
The Orioles, who had high expectations for this season, have struggled to find consistency, particularly with their pitching. Playing in the highly competitive American League East adds to their challenge. Despite their overall struggles, the Orioles hope Rogers can deliver a strong performance to prevent a sweep and end the series on a positive note.