R.A. Dickey isn't having a good season. But Jered Weaver is having a worst year. So are the Angels.

The Angels are 1-7 in their last eight games, losers of four in a row. They have fallen into last place in the AL West, a team likely headed for an embarrassing 90 losses.
Weaver would be better off pitching on extra rest. The Angels are 3-9 during his past 12 starts when he's gone on four day's rest.

But the Angels don't have that luxury. They've lost all their quality starting pitchers to injuries. It's amazing that Weaver is last man standing.

Weaver has surrendered a career-worst 35 homers on the season, including 12 during his last seven starts. Toronto ranks No. 3 in the majors in homers.

Dickey is a knuckleballer. He's at his best in night games and when the weather is good. That's the case here. The 41-year-old also should be feeling fit since he last pitched 11 days ago.

The Blue Jays are trying to chase down a wild-card berth. They can't afford to lose to the lowly Angels especially with a road series against the Mariners following this series.