The Baltimore Orioles head to Minneapolis for a Monday night showdown at Target Field, with first pitch set for 7:40 PM ET on August 10. Trevor Rogers gets the ball for Baltimore against Minnesota's Dean Kremer in what shapes up as a solid pitching matchup between two left-handers. With the second half of the season in full swing, every game carries playoff implications, and the Orioles need to bring their road game to a ballpark that has historically been a tough out for visiting clubs.
Pitching Matchup: Trevor Rogers vs. Dean Kremer
Rogers takes the mound for Baltimore in what is one of the more intriguing assignments on the pitching staff's recent rotation. The left-hander has the stuff to keep a Twins lineup honest, and how he commands his secondary pitches early will set the tone for the evening. Minnesota counters with Kremer, a name Orioles fans know well from his time in Baltimore. Kremer is familiar with the Baltimore approach at the plate, which cuts both ways — he knows their tendencies, but the Orioles hitters have seen plenty of him too.
Keys to Watch for the Baltimore Orioles
- Rogers's command: If Rogers can work ahead in counts and limit walks, he gives the Orioles a real chance to keep Minnesota's lineup from stringing together big innings.
- Facing a familiar arm: Squaring off against Kremer means the Orioles hitters need to be ready for adjustments. Kremer knows this roster, so Baltimore's lineup will need to be disciplined and look for pitches they can drive.
- Road performance: Target Field is not Camden Yards. The Orioles will need to execute situationally — moving runners, playing clean defense, and manufacturing runs if the offense doesn't come in bunches.
- Bullpen management: Should Rogers exit before the seventh, Baltimore's relief corps will need to protect whatever lead — or erase whatever deficit — the starter leaves behind.
Game Broadcast Information
Orioles fans can catch Monday's game on MASN on the television side. Radio coverage is available on WBAL 1090 AM and the Audacy App for those on the go. Minnesota-side viewers can tune in to Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, with radio on WCCO 830.
Prediction: Orioles 4, Twins 3
This one figures to be a grind. Rogers has the capability to keep Baltimore in the game through five or six innings, and facing Kremer — a pitcher the Orioles lineup has experience against — could work in Baltimore's favor as hitters look for familiar patterns. Expect a close, low-scoring affair decided late. The Orioles take this one in a tight finish, picking up a road win that matters in the standings. First pitch is 7:40 PM ET at Target Field.
