Cincinnati Reds vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/5/26, 9:07 AM  by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks

6-2 in their last 8 games against the Cincinnati Reds, the Baltimore Orioles will try to score another comfortable road win over the Reds in Game 2.

Current Form:

The Reds will try to prevent a sweep at the hands of the Orioles after losing the first two games of the series. Cincinnati is 3-7 in its last 10 games and 40-48 in the season, last in the NL Central standings.

The Orioles have won their last three games to improve their record to 42-48, fourth in the AL East. After holding the Reds scoreless in Game 1, the Birds scored 5 of their 8 runs in the pivotal fourth inning before the bullpen shut the door on a possible comeback.

Starting Pitchers:

Reds RHP Nick Lodolo (2-2, 5.05 ERA) has not allowed a single run in his last two starts. He blanked the Brewers through 4.0 innings in a 0-2 loss on June 23 and held Milwaukee scoreless again for 5.0 innings in a 3-5 loss on June 29.

Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish (5-8, 3.77 ERA) gave up three earned runs over 4.0 innings in a 4-6 loss to Washington on June 28. He has posted a 4.55 ERA over his last five starts.

The Matchup: The Orioles have won the last six of 10 meetings with the Reds. They are also 5-0 vs. Cincinnati in their last 5 meetings at Great American Ball Park.