Tampa Bay at Los Angeles

Just can't resist this game despite high line. The Angels are red hot having won eight of nine games, averaging over six runs per game. They face ateam they have beaten eight out of the last ten times here at home. And, they start John Lackey who has been lights out. Overall on the season, Lackey has posted a 2.88 ERA. Over his last three starts its down to 1.14. Over those three games he's gone an average of 7.9 innings giving up a total of 9 hits! Combine LA's newfound offense with his pitching against a terrible road team and we should have success. Home favorites of -150 or more batting .265 or worse on the season, after allowing 4 runs or less 3 straight games are 121-32 (79%) since 1997. Angels here.