Red Sox's Dominic Smith to Lead Charge Against Orioles at Oriole Park

As the Boston Red Sox prepare to face off against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, all eyes will be on Dominic Smith, the Red Sox's first baseman. Smith has shown exceptional form in recent games, particularly with his impressive performance against the Brewers where he hit .667 with a home run and an OPS of 2.334. Over the last three games, Smith has maintained a solid batting average of .333 and an on-base percentage of .5, making him a key player to watch.

Another standout for the Red Sox is outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Rafaela has demonstrated consistent fielding prowess with a perfect fielding percentage across all three games. His batting average of .250 and OPS of .5 in the most recent game against the Rays further highlight his reliability both defensively and offensively.

On the pitching front, Zack Kelly has been a steady presence for Boston. In his last outing, Kelly posted an ERA of 3.0 and a WHIP of 0.6667 over three innings pitched, showcasing his ability to control the game from the mound. Reliever Cam Booser also made an impact with an impressive K/9 rate of 16.2 in one of his appearances, despite having mixed results overall.

For the Orioles, third baseman Ramón Urías has been notable for his defensive skills with a perfect fielding percentage in two out of three games. Offensively, Ryan O'Hearn stands out with a batting average of .500 and an OPS of 1.25 in one game where he also hit a home run and drove in two runs.

Outfielder Austin Hays had an exceptional performance recently with a perfect batting average and OPS in limited at-bats but will need to maintain consistency to pose a threat to Boston’s pitchers. Additionally, pitcher Dillon Tate delivered strong performances from the bullpen with no earned runs allowed over multiple innings pitched and an impressive K/9 rate.

The upcoming clash promises to be exciting as both teams bring their top performers into play. The Red Sox will rely heavily on Dominic Smith’s offensive firepower while hoping their pitching staff can contain Baltimore’s hitters like Ryan O'Hearn and Austin Hays.

Fans can catch this thrilling matchup on May 27th at 5:05 PM ET at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. The game will be broadcasted live on NESN for those who want to follow every pitch and swing from home.