Kansas City's Michael Wacha has made two good starts this season. Both came against the White Sox, the worst offensive team in baseball. His other five starts haven't been good, particularly his last two. Those were against the Tigers and Rangers. Wacha gave up 11 earned runs and 18 hits in 9 2/3 innings against those two teams.

I don't believe Wacha should be a road favorite against the Angels. The Royals carry a high bullpen fatigue rating, too. Closer James McArthur has thrown 33 pitches during the past two days.

Angels lefty Reid Detmers was dynamite during his first four starts with a 3-0 mark and 1.19 ERA. He's struggled during his last three starts. But I believe he's turned the corner and has become a solid pitcher.

The Angels aren't good, but they are not as bad as some perceive. Before their series against the Pirates, the Angels had played a brutal schedule going against the Guardians, Phillies, Twins and Orioles.