The Baltimore Orioles wrapped up last week with four consecutive losses to Seattle, but they still remain top of the AL East three games ahead of Boston. They'll be looking to get back on track when visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers on 4th of July, and think the Orioles might very well record an upset tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Dodgers hand the ball to their highly touted rookie Julio Urias (1-2, 4.09). The left-hander settled in nicely since a couple of rough outings to start his MLB adventure, but he struggled with his command at Milwaukee his last start when he issued six free passes in six innings. The Orioles counter with Yovani Gallardo (3-1, 5.77 ERA) who is 2-0 with a 4.41 ERA in three outings since returning from the disabled list. He held the Padres to three runs on three hits and three walks in six innings of a 12-6 win his last start.

2. Situational - The Orioles have matched their longest losing streak of the season with four straight setbacks but an interleague series could be just what the doctor ordered for them to get back to their winning ways. The Birds are 7-1 in their last eight interleague games overall and 4-0 in their last four interleague games vs. a left-handed starter.

3. X-Factor - Mark Truombo is 8-for-26 with a pair of homers over the past seven days.

Selection: This is a play on the Baltimore Orioles (8*)