The Cubs (52-40) and Orioles (42-51) close out their three-game series this afternoon at Camden Yards, with Chicago looking to complete a sweep of Baltimore. The O’s have now lost four in a row and continue to languish in last place in the AL East. The Cubs have won three in a row and sit six games out in the NL Central. They are 8-2 in their last ten games.
Last night’s game, a 9-7 win for the Cubs, featured plenty of fireworks. Pete Crow-Armstrong was the star of the night, launching two home runs and scoring three runs, while Seiya Suzuki delivered the biggest blow with a three-run blast in a five-run seventh inning. Chicago finished with five home runs overall, adding long balls from Michael Conforto and Carson Kelly. Pete Alonso clubbed a two-run homer, Tyler O’Neill came off the bench to hit two home runs, and Coby Mayo added a solo shot as Baltimore nearly erased a six-run deficit. The Orioles collected 14 hits, including a four-hit performance from Jackson Holliday, but their bullpen failed. Colin Rea earned the win after allowing three runs over 5.1 innings, while Baltimore’s Dean Kremer took the loss after surrendering four runs in five innings.
Thursday’s pitching matchup features a pair of left-handers. The Cubs are expected to start David Peterson, the former Mets’ starter who enters with a 4-7 record and a 6.75 ERA over 77.1 innings. Peterson has struck out 68 batters but has struggled to limit baserunners, carrying a 1.67 WHIP into the game. Baltimore counters with Trevor Rogers, who is 6-7 with a 4.70 ERA across 84.1 innings this season. Rogers has recorded 65 strikeouts and owns a 1.32 WHIP. The Orioles will be hoping Rogers’ provides length after their bullpen’s troubles last night.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Cubs vs. Orioles
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Time: 1:35PM EST
- Site: Camden Yards
- City: Baltimore, MD
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network, MASN
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The Latest Odds: Cubs vs. Orioles
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Chicago Cubs (+104), Baltimore Orioles (-125)
- Spread: Cubs +1.5 (-196), Orioles -1.5 (+161)
- Total: 10.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers and their Stats: Cubs vs. Orioles for July 9
- Cubs: David Peterson
Season Totals: 77.1 IP, 4-7, 6.75 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 68K, 33 BB - Orioles: Trevor Rogers
Season Totals: 84.1 IP, 6-7, 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 65K, 29 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Cubs vs. Orioles
- Pete Crow-Armstrong has hit safely in 8 consecutive games (13-28)
- Nico Hoerner’s 4-game hitting streak was snapped yesterday (0-3)
- Dansby Swanson is 11-26 over his last 7 games
- Pete Alonso has hit safely in 4 of his last 5 games (6-20)
- Adley Rutschman has hit safely in 6 straight games (8-26)
- Gunnar Henderson is 3-24 (.125) in July
- Carson Kelly is 4-8 in his career against Trevor Rogers
- Leody Taveras is 0-4 with 3 Ks in his career against David Peterson
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Cubs vs. Orioles
- The Cubs are 39-53 on the Run Line this season
- The Orioles are 45-48 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 51 times in Baltimore’s 93 games this season (51-39-3)
- The OVER has cashed 50 times in Chicago’s 92 games this season (50-41-1)
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Expert picks & predictions: Cubs vs. Orioles
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