Things are looking up in Baltimore. The Orioles have been a solid home team this year and have now won five straight games. They are getting sharp starting pitching, especially from Tylers Wells (7-4, 3.09), today’s starter. Now in his second year, Wells is starting to look like the real thing. In his last three start he has allowed just 2 runs over 16 innings. He doesn’t usually pitch past the 5th or 6th but he opposition is hitting well under .200 for the months of June and July.

The Angels would appear to be in complete disarray at this moment. They are a poor road team, they can’t hit, and other than games started my Ohtani, can’t win either. In their last 5 losses, they have managed just 6 runs. Today’s starter Reid Detmers, is just back from Triple A, after a few rough outings in June. The rookie left hander has had his moments this season, including that no hitter, but he doesn’t usually pitch for length, and has been a victim of the long ball.

With neither starter usually pitching deep, we will see some innings from the pens, and neither team has an edge in that department, I am on the Orioles today. They are showing well lately, and Wells is the better starter. The Angels continue to flounder, with a managing change providing no relief. Take the Orioles to win outright today.