Los Angeles at Tampa Bay

It's the sixth consecutive road game for Los Angeles, on a 1-7 slide after getting crushed last night by Tampa Bay, 11-1. The Angels are 14-37 as an underdog, plus 3-22 against teams with a bullpen ERA of 3.45 or better. Mike Mayers (5.22 ERA) takes the mound after losing 11-7 to Seattle allowing five runs in 5+ innings. Los Angeles is 28-42 after a loss, including 7-18 after three or more straight defeats. Tampa Bay is on a 9-2 run and ranked third in the majors in pitching ERA (3.31). Shane McClanahan (2.29 ERA) has had a great season with 173 Ks in 141 innings while holding batters to a .185 average. With the Rays 25-9 at home after scoring 10 runs or more, back home field. Play Tampa Bay.