Cubs vs Orioles: Boyd and Baz Duel at Camden Yards

The Chicago Cubs visit Camden Yards on July 7, 2026 to face the Baltimore Orioles in an interleague matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.

The Cubs enter with a 50-40 record, sitting just two and a half games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. They've won nine of their last twelve games and are playing with momentum. The Orioles are 42-49, falling 13 games behind in the AL East.

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Cubs Offense Finding Its Rhythm

Ian Happ continues to be the Cubs' most consistent hitter with a .271 average and 15 home runs. Seiya Suzuki has contributed 14 home runs and a .268 average. Nico Hoerner is hitting .289 with 24 stolen bases.

The Cubs team ERA is 3.92. Justin Steele has been their best pitcher with a 3.12 ERA. The bullpen has a 3.78 ERA.

Orioles Struggling to Find Consistency

The Orioles are 42-49 and have lost six of their last eight games at home. Adley Rutschman is hitting .268 with 12 home runs. Gunnar Henderson has 18 home runs and a .265 average. Jackson Holliday is hitting .258 with 10 home runs.

Baltimore's pitching staff has a 4.58 ERA. Grayson Rodriguez has a 4.12 ERA, and Kyle Bradish has a 4.45 ERA.

Pitching Matchup

Matthew Boyd starts for the Cubs with a 3-1 record and 5.08 ERA. He's struck out 42 batters in 44 and one-third innings. Boyd has allowed nine home runs this season.

Shane Baz starts for the Orioles with a 4-8 record and 4.19 ERA. He's walked 35 batters in 86 innings. Baz has a 4.72 ERA at Camden Yards.

Prediction

The Cubs are playing better baseball and are favored at -125. Expect a 5-3 Cubs victory.

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