What happened: The Orioles play in Los Angeles on Friday night, with television coverage on MASN and MASN+ and radio on 98 Rock 97.9 FM and WBAL 1090 AM. Baltimore enters the night at 35-41 on the season after a loss in its most recent game.
Why it matters: The matchup sets a sub-.500 Baltimore club against one of the National League's strongest teams, with the Dodgers sitting at 48-27 and riding a three-game winning streak. The trip underscores the uphill road facing the Orioles as deadline questions mount around the roster.
By the numbers: Baltimore is 35-41, averaging 4.6 runs scored and 5.1 allowed, and has gone 1-4 over its last five (LWLLL). Los Angeles is 48-27, averaging 5.3 runs scored and 3.4 allowed, and has won three straight. Los Angeles is listed as a heavy favorite for the game.
What to watch: Watch whether Baltimore's offense can break through against a Dodgers staff allowing just 3.4 runs per game, and how the Orioles handle a road test against a contender.