It’s been a forgettable series in Philadelphia, which has outscored the Orioles 18-3 in two games. It would be meaningful — even if not strategically relevant — to avoid a sweep in Game 3.

This is the scheduled pitcher’s duel on the calendar, with Philadelphia’s Ranger Suárez—owner of a 2.68 ERA, 3.01 FIP, and 1.132 WHIP in 16 games—squaring off against Trevor Rogers, one of the few bright pitching spots for the Orioles this season. In nine starts, the lefty Rogers is maintaining a ridiculous 1.44 ERA and 0.746 WHIP, which puts him in ace territory for the season. His FIP of 2.60 indicates that some regression to the mean is likely, but I don’t want to come back down from this cloud, and maybe Trevor Rogers won’t, either.

Rogers better have his A-game because, on paper, Ranger Suárez is

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