Los Angeles at Los Angeles

Well, we have taken it in the shorts backing the Angels the past two games. They came in as the best road team in baseball but haven't been able to win one against the Dodgers. We are either persistent or just bull-headed because we are backing the Angels yet again here. Last night they held the Dodgers hitless but still somehow lost. The problem is their bad offense in the series. The fact remains that their offense is more productive than that of the Dodgers who average 3.9 runs per game at home and 3.8 vs. RHP. Derek Lowe has been decent 4.05 ERA) but is still 5-7. Meanwhile John Lackey has been outstanding. Lackey owns a ridiculous 1.65 ERA and 5-1 record. Over his last three starts he's even been improving (1.57 ERA and 0.913 WHIP)! This season the Angels are 12-3 on the road after allowing under three runs. They are 9-1 after a one-run loss! We love Lackey and expect the Angels to avoid the sweep.