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Orioles' Gunnar Henderson Poised to Shine Against Red Sox

As the Orioles prepare to host the Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, all eyes will be on standout shortstop Gunnar Henderson. The game is scheduled for May 27, 2024, at 5:05 PM ET and will be broadcast on NESN.


Apr 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) is congratulated after hitting a three run home run against tech Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Henderson has been a consistent performer for the Orioles over the past three games. His batting average of .400 and OPS of 1.6 highlight his offensive prowess. Notably, in the game against the White Sox on May 24, Henderson showcased his power with an impressive slugging percentage of 1.2 and an OPS of 1.6.


Another key player for the Orioles is outfielder Austin Hays, who boasts a perfect batting average of 1.000 and an OPS of 2.0 from his recent performances. Hays' ability to get on base consistently makes him a significant threat to any opposing pitcher.


Apr 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first base Triston Casas (36) hits a two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching side, Dillon Tate has been exceptional out of the bullpen with a perfect ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 0.0 across three games. His strikeout rate (K/9) stands at an impressive 15.426, making him a crucial asset in high-leverage situations.


For the Red Sox, first baseman Dominic Smith has been one of their top performers with a batting average of .667 and an OPS of 2.334 in recent games. Smith's power was on full display when he hit a home run against the Brewers on May 24.


Apr 10, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford (50) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela has also been effective for Boston, hitting .667 with an OPS of 1.667 over three games. His consistency at the plate could pose challenges for Baltimore's pitchers.


Pitching-wise, Tanner Houck has delivered solid performances with an ERA of 1.5 and a WHIP of 1.3333 across three games while striking out batters at a rate (K/9) of 10.503.


While both teams have standout players poised to make significant impacts, Gunnar Henderson's recent form suggests he could be pivotal in determining the outcome for Baltimore.


The upcoming clash between these two teams promises to be exciting as they battle it out in Baltimore's iconic ballpark.

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