The Baltimore Orioles host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the second game of a three-games at Camden Yards. The Orioles won the opener of this series in thrilling fashion on a walk-off home run by third baseman Manny Machado in extra innings. <\/p>\n
Los Angeles Angels (63-42) at Baltimore Orioles (59-46)<\/strong>
\nDate: Wednesday, July 30, 2014<\/strong>
\nTime: 7:05 p.m. ET<\/strong>
\nVenue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards<\/strong>
\nCity: Baltimore Maryland<\/strong>
\nO\/U Odds: 8.5<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: Los Angeles -125, Baltimore +115<\/strong>
\nPitching Matchup: RH Garrett Richards (11-3, 2.62 ERA) at RH Kevin Gausman (4-3, 3.67 ERA)<\/strong>
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Garrett Richards gets the nod for the Angels as they look to bounce back in this one. He\u2019s been a very pleasant surprise for the team this season, with many considering his absence from the American League All Star roster a disservice to both he and the team.<\/p>\n
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Richards had a rare rough outing in his last start, though, in his defense, it did come against the Detroit Tigers. In that outing, Richards gave up four earned runs on seven hits over four innings of work, taking his first loss in two months.<\/p>\n
Even still, Richards has really picked up his game in the summer months. In 10 starts in June and July, he\u2019s gone 7-1 with a 1.66 ERA and 0.88 WHIP, holding opponents to a .170 batting average, and striking out 75 batters in 70 2\/3 innings of work.
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\nKevin Gausman counters for the Orioles. The rookie has been very effective for Baltimore this season, helping the team to wins in six of his nine starts, including wins in three of his last four outings.<\/p>\nGausman\u2019s last trip to the mound was one of his best yet, as he limited the Seattle Mariners to just one run on seven hits over 6 2\/3 innings of work, throwing 103 pitches along the way. He\u2019ll face a real test in the form of a hot-hitting Angels squad in this one, though he\u2019s already found success against the likes of the Athletics and Blue Jays in his young career.<\/p>\n
This has the feel of a series poised to be tied at a game apiece entering a third and deciding game on Thursday. Garrett Richards has guided the Angels to losses in each of his last two starts, but the team has done a lot of winning when he takes to the hill, and this game should yield similar results.<\/p>\n
Additionally, both pitchers should be able to handle their own in this one. By the veritable aces of each staff took to the mound and found little success on Tuesday, each of Wednesday\u2019s starters has the stuff to find success in this outing.<\/p>\n
The Angels are 8-2 in Richards\u2019s last 10 starts, and they are 12-3 in their last 15 when playing the second game of a series.<\/p>\n
The under is 12-4-1 in the Orioles\u2019 last 17 home games against a right-handed starter, and it is 45-10-2 in Danley\u2019s last 57 games behind home plate.<\/p>\n