The Baltimore Orioles (95-57) and Cleveland Guardians (72-81) start a 4-game series Thursday with 1st pitch from Progressive Field at 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX).

Season series: Guardians lead 2-1

The Orioles had their 4-game win streak snapped on Wednesday in 2-1 loss to the Houston Astros. They look to make it 6 straight road series victories when they travel to Cleveland this weekend. Baltimore currently sits 2 1/2 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

Cleveland returns home after being swept by the Royals in Kansas City. They allowed at least 6 runs in each of those games. The Guardians begin a 7-game homestand where they are 39-36 on the season.

Orioles at Guardians projected starters

RHP  vs. TBD

Rodriguez (6-4, 4.53 ERA) makes his 22nd start. The rookie has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 111 1/3 innings.

• Last start: Win, 8 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 8-0 home victory against the Tampa Bay Rays
• 2023 road stats: 3-2, 4.13 ERA (52 1/3 IP, 24 ER), .240 OBA over 10 starts
• Never faced the Guardians as a starter

When the article was published, the Guardians had not named a starter