Los Angeles at Kansas City

A brutal spot for the Los Angeles Angels, losing the first two at home and now flying all the way to Kansas City where it's win or go home. The Angels are 5-16 in their last 21 playoff games as an underdog. Lefty C.J. Wilson (13-10, 4.51 ERA) tries to keep them alive, but the Angels are 2-11 in Wilson's last 13 road starts. Kansas City won both of the first two games in extra innings on the road to shock Los Angeles, which had the AL's best record in the regular season. Los Angeles is 1-5 against a right-handed starter, and they don't face just any righty here, but ace James Shields (14-8, 3.30 ERA). The Royals are 29-10 in his last 39 starts with four days of rest. Angels LF Josh Hamilton, who is 0-for-9 in the series, is just 3-for-25 with 11 strikeouts versus Shields. Kansas City is 14-3 against the American League West, including 4-1 against the Angels. Los Angeles has to win, but the Angels are 0-7 in Wilson's last seven starts as an underdog, so grab the home team ready to clinch. Play the Kansas City Royals.