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Re: 8-4-10
Chris Torrisi
Angels at Orioles
Pick: Angels
Brian Matusz is in a huge slump right now and I can't pass up this cheap line even with an Angels team that has lost some mojo. Matusz has been lit up for 18 earned runs in his last four starts. He has a 13.17 ERA over his last four games. He is struggling to get out of innings early and often and is averaging a whopping 23.7 pitches per inning over this stretch. He is also 0-7 at home this season with a 5.55 ERA. Matusz lost his only career start against the Angels last season when he allowed 11 hits and 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings of work. His confidence is probably at a season low as he has not made it past the fifth inning in four straight go arounds.
Ervin Santana is receiving a cheap price here due to the recent woes the Angels are having. Santana has been reliable with five quality starts in his last seven appearances. He is yielding a 3.22 ERA over his last seven starts. His command is on point with a 40/16 strike out to walk ratio in the seven game span. The Angels are 5-2 in his last seven starts against Baltimore and I think he adds win number six to that total this evening. They are also 7-3 in his last 10 road starts against a team with a losing record and the Halos have won 10 of the last 14 meetings in Baltimore. I think the Angels at least catch a break for today and grab a victory over Baltimore at a relatively cheap number considering both pitchers on the hill.
Chris Torrisi
Angels at Orioles
Pick: Angels
Brian Matusz is in a huge slump right now and I can't pass up this cheap line even with an Angels team that has lost some mojo. Matusz has been lit up for 18 earned runs in his last four starts. He has a 13.17 ERA over his last four games. He is struggling to get out of innings early and often and is averaging a whopping 23.7 pitches per inning over this stretch. He is also 0-7 at home this season with a 5.55 ERA. Matusz lost his only career start against the Angels last season when he allowed 11 hits and 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings of work. His confidence is probably at a season low as he has not made it past the fifth inning in four straight go arounds.
Ervin Santana is receiving a cheap price here due to the recent woes the Angels are having. Santana has been reliable with five quality starts in his last seven appearances. He is yielding a 3.22 ERA over his last seven starts. His command is on point with a 40/16 strike out to walk ratio in the seven game span. The Angels are 5-2 in his last seven starts against Baltimore and I think he adds win number six to that total this evening. They are also 7-3 in his last 10 road starts against a team with a losing record and the Halos have won 10 of the last 14 meetings in Baltimore. I think the Angels at least catch a break for today and grab a victory over Baltimore at a relatively cheap number considering both pitchers on the hill.
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