It’s been a fantastic start to the season for the Baltimore Orioles, who have jumped out to a 45-22 start and currently sit just behind the Yankees in the AL East across Maryland sports betting.
While Baltimore would love to be leading its own division, they own the third best record across MLB, so it’s safe to say that it’s been a picture perfect start to the baseball season in the Charm City.
That strong start has captured the attention of the nation’s preeminent oddsmakers, with the team at sportsbooks like Bet365 currently giving the O’s the fourth best World Series odds of any team, at +750, ranking behind the Dodgers (+280), Yankees (+500) and Phillies (+600). BetMaryland.com is home to all Orioles odds throughout the season.
Since Brandon Hyde’s team has Orioles fans thinking about the Fall Classic already this summer, it's time to think about each factor that will influence the O's record this season. That led BetMaryland.com to break down how Baltimore has fared in the franchise’s specialized “City Connect” uniforms.
*Thomas Leary contributed to this article.
Orioles In City Connect Jerseys: 2023 Statistics
Record | Runs For (Avg.) | Runs Against (Avg. |
4-5 | 3.4 | 6.2 |
Donning Baltimore-centric jerseys wasn’t always a good thing for last year’s AL East champion Orioles, who went 4-5 in their City Connect jerseys, speaking to the fact that looking good doesn’t necessarily imply that you’ll play good on the diamonds of MLB.
Overall, the 2023 Orioles averaged 4.98 runs in 2023, while giving up 4.19 runs against in 2023. Proving the disparity while wearing the City Connect jerseys last year.
Orioles In City Connect Jerseys: 2024 Statistics
Record | Runs For (Avg.) | Runs Against (Avg. |
3-3 | 4.25 | 2.7 |
The O's in the "City Connect" unis got off to a dreary start this season, with Baltimore losing each of their first three City Connect games and the club averaging 1.0 runs per game to 5.7 runs allowed during those contests. However, since then (and since this article was originally published), Baltimore has completely turned the tide, winning their three most recent games and getting their City Connect record back to .500.
The O's are now also averaging 4.25 runs in the unis, while allowing only 2.7. That's a steady recipe for success that the team will look to continue throughout the summer and into the fall. They'll be put to the test though as the red-hot Phillies come to town on Friday.
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Orioles Schedule For “City Connect” Jerseys
Date | Opponent |
Friday, June 14 | Philadelphia Phillies |
Friday, June 28 | Texas Rangers |
Friday, July 12 | New York Yankees |
Friday, July 26 | San Diego Padres |
Friday, August 16 | Boston Red Sox |
Friday, August 23 | Houston Astros |
Friday, September 6 | Tampa Bay Rays |
Friday, September 20 | Detroit Tigers |
At the moment, the O’s are slated to wear their City Connect jerseys 8 more times this season, next doing so during Friday’s game against the Phillies and continuing to do so in various Friday games during the MLB regular season.
USA Today photo by Geoff Burke.
