Consecutive setbacks at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles have slowed down the Los Angeles Angels’ chase of American League West leaders, Oakland Athletics. Can they avoid being swept by the O’s? Or will Baltimore deal them their third straight defeat?
Later in the day, the Atlanta Braves will face Clayton Kershaw, who has been near flawless on the mound this season. Will Atlanta break the Los Angeles Dodgers’ winning streak when the reigning NL Cy Young winner is on the mound? Read on for a brief preview of these games. Also check out today’s MLB Free Picks here.
[sc:MLBArticles ]Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles (7:05 PM ET)
Line: Los Angeles Angels (-115) at Baltimore Orioles (+105); total: 8.5– view these lines
[sc:MLB240banner ]The Angels give the ball to Tyler Skaggs (5-5, 4.49 ERA), who pitched impressively in his last outing, working five plus innings while surrendering just one run in the Angels’ 2-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The Angels are 3-0 in his last three starts.
The Orioles, meanwhile, will counter Skaggs with Bud Norris (8-7, 3.94 ERA). Since arriving in the majors in 2009, Norris’ teams are 5-1 in his six career starts against the Angels. Read a full preview of this game here.
Writer’s Prediction
The Orioles win, 4-2, as +105 home faves.
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Line: Atlanta Braves (+155) at Los Angeles Dodgers (-175); total: 6.5 – view these lines
Two of the brightest pitching starts in the majors are set to duel tonight, as Julio Teheran (10-6, 2.71 ERA) of the Braves and the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw (12-2, 1.76 ERA) bring their stuff in the third and final game of the series. The Braves have won two of Teheran’s last three starts, while the Dodgers are 5-0 in Kershaw’s last five at home.
Writer’s Prediction
The Dodgers sweep the Braves with a 3-2 victory.
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