Tigers vs. Orioles: How to watch free on Apple TV Plus today

BALTIMORE – The Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles are trying to strengthen their standing in the American League playoff picture in the latest rendition of "Friday Night Baseball" today at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Eastern. Apple TV Plus is the only place you can watch the game, and you can see it for free thanks to a free trial.

"Friday Night Baseball" is a weekly doubleheader MLB showcase; in addition to the Orioles-Tigers game, fans can also watch the New York Mets battle the Philadelphia Phillies for free a few minutes later.

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A look at the Baltimore Orioles The Orioles (85-68) are four games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. Baltimore claims the top spot in the wild-card standings, three games ahead of the Kansas City Royals.

The Orioles have lost three of their last four games and seven of their last 10. They averaged just 2.5 runs during that span. The Royals have been unable to capitalize with a four-game losing streak of their own, botching six of their last 10.

Baltimore has hit the second-most home runs in Major League Baseball with 219. They have the seventh-most hits with 1,297.

Baltimore has won seven of the last 10 matchups against the Tigers, but dropped a series (2-1) against them last week.

Orioles players to watch Shortstop Gunnar Henderson leads the Orioles with a .282 batting average, tallying 37 home runs (7th in MLB) and 87 RBI with 20 stolen bases.

Right fielder Anthony Santander is a solid presence with a .238 batting average, notching 42 home runs, 97 RBI and an OPS of .821.

Catcher Adley Rutschman comes in with a .252 batting average, along with 19 home runs, 77 RBI and 56 walks.

A look at the Detroit Tigers The Tigers (80-73) are seizing the moment as they fight for a spot in the postseason. On Sept. 19, They moved into a tie with the Minnesota Twins for the final wild-card spot in the American League after the Guardians defeated Minnesota in extra innings on Sept. 19.

After sweeping the Royals, Detroit has won four games in a row and eight of their last 10. They have averaged five runs per game and have hit 10 home runs in that span.

Detroit owns the third-worst on-base percentage in Major League Baseball with .299. The Tigers have hit 156 home runs and are averaging one home run per game.

Tigers players to watch Left fielder Riley Greene is on a tear. He has 24 home runs and 71 RBI with a .261 batting average. He has three home runs and five RBI in his last seven games.

Center fielder Matt Vierling is hitting .261 with 16 home runs, 27 doubles, five triples and 34 walks.

Right Fielder Kerry Carpenter touts a .281 batting average with 15 home runs, 50 RBI and a .912 OPS.

Probable starters The probable pitchers for this Friday night's matchup are Baltimore's Corbin Burnes (14-8, 3.06 ERA) against Detroit's Keider Montero (6-6, 4.60 ERA).

Burnes has racked up 164 strikeouts with a 1.12 WHIP. In his last seven games, Burnes is 2-4 with a 4.66 ERA and has allowed 42 hits with 20 earned runs. The righty went seven scoreless innings against the Tigers on Sept. 14 while giving up two hits in his last outing.

Montero comes in with 66 strikeouts and a 1.27 WHIP. In his last seven games, Montero is 4-1 with a 3.29 ERA while allowing 33 hits and 14 earned runs. The righty went five scoreless innings against the Orioles on Sept. 15 while allowing five hits in his last outing.

What are the latest odds for Orioles vs. Tigers? Moneyline: BAL: (-148), DET: (+124)

Run line: BAL: -1.5, DET: +1.5

Over/Under: 8.5

Odds from DraftKings

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