Manic Monday Play

We had a 4-1 weekend, let's start the week with one strong play.

Today, I like the Los Angeles Angels (-102) vs. the Baltimore Orioles.

The Orioles start right handed pitcher David Hernandez. He is 4-4 on the year with a 3.81 ERA and a .278 batting average against. At home this season he is 2-2 with a low 3.22 ERA but his batting average against at Camden is .292. Over his last 3 outings (month of August) he is 1-2 with a 5.79 ERA and a batting average against of .328. The Angels, who bat an AL-best .295 against righties, an AL-best .289 on the road, and an MLB-best .348 over the past 7 days should hit well tonight.

The Angels start Ervin Santana. He is 5-6 with a 6.38 ERA and a .296 batting average against. on the road this year he is much better, 4-2 with a 4.50 ERA and a .251 batting average against. Since the All-Star break he is 4-1 with a 4.89 ERA and a .232 batting average against. For the month of August he is 2-0 with a 2.40 ERA and a .163 batting average against. After a lousy start to the season, Santana has been coming on strong lately.

Monday's play is the Los Angeles Angels (-102)