July 26, 2014, 4:10 PM on MAS2, ROOT

Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

Baltimore Orioles - Norris, B (8-6) vs. Seattle Mariners - Young, C (8-6)

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Saturday afternoon, the Baltimore Orioles will take the field behind Bud Norris as they take on the Seattle Mariners and Chris Young. Norris makes his 17 ^th start as Young makes his 20^th start and 21^st appearance.

Bud Norris improved his record to 8 - 6 with a 3.78 ERA after getting the victory in his last start. In the win, Norris surrendered 2 runs and 8 hits in 6.2 innings of work as he walked 2 and struck out 8. In his last 6 s starts, Norris is an impressive 5 -1. He should have no problem surpassing his numbers from 2013 when he went 10 - 12 with a 4.18 ERA in 30 starts and 2 relief appearances for the Orioles and the Houston Astros.

Last season, Norris was 1 -2 with a 5.09 ERA in 3 starts against the Mariners. Seattle has hit Norris well in the past and the Mariners are batting .338 with 22 hits, 4 homers and 16 RBIs against the right-hander.

Chris Young didn't factor into the decision in his last start and that froze his record at 8 - 6 with a 3.22 ERA. The last time out, Young gave up 3 runs and 10 hits (including 2 home runs) in 6 innings of work. He struck out 7 without issuing any free passes. Young took 2 hard luck losses in his previous 2 starts but he has allowed at least 1 home run in each of his last 4 starts.

Young missed most of the 2013 season with a nerve condition in his shoulder and he has only faced 3 of the current Orioles in the past. Those 3 Orioles (J.J. Hardy, Steve Lombardozzi and Steve Pearce) are just 2 for 16 against Young.

Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends

Baltimore Orioles are 45-54-2 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Baltimore Orioles is 0.3

Seattle Mariners Betting Trends

Seattle Mariners are 40-58-4 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Seattle Mariners is 0.5

Injuries to Watch

Baltimore Orioles

07/24/14 3B Manny Machado Back questionable
07/11/14 P Ubaldo Jimenez Ankle 15-day DL (7/11)
06/17/14 C Matt Wieters Elbow 15-day DL (5/11), out for season
06/03/14 P Johan Santana Shoulder 60-day DL (6/2), out for season
04/03/14 P Edgmer Escalo Shoulder 60-day DL (3/30)
03/31/14 LF Francisco Peguero Wrist 15-day DL (3/21)

Seattle Mariners

07/25/14 SS Willie Bloomquist Knee 15-day DL (7/24)
07/22/14 P Roenis Elias Hand is upgraded to probable for next start
07/11/14 CF Michael Saunders Side 15-day DL (7/10)
04/16/14 P Blake Beavan Shoulder 60-day DL (4/15)
04/09/14 P James Paxton Back 60-day DL (4/8)

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle

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