Baltimore at Los Angeles

Baltimore is 3,000 miles from home and playing its third straight road game. The Orioles are on a 12-27 run on the road, 9-20 away against a team with a winning home record, ranked last in the AL in team pitching. Baltimore righty Kevin Gausman (5.15 ERA) has a 5.77 ERA on the road where batters are hitting .324 off him. He has a 4.66 ERA in three career starts against the Angels and the team is 12-29 when Gausman starts on the road. Baltimore is also 15-30 away against teams whose hitters strike out seven or more times a game. The L.A. Angels are on a 7-3 run at home and this is their ninth straight home game. Los Angeles has been a strong second half team under this manager, on a 28-10 second half run at home against a team with a losing record, so back the home dog and play the L.A. Angels.