The set-up: It's Canada Day and I think the home side is going to ride the wave of emotion to a solid victory North of the border this afternoon. The Royals overcame a 5-1 hole to win 7-6 yesterday, but I expect the Jays to respond here. The visitors hand the ball to Glenn Sparkman, while the home side goes with Clayton Richard.

The pitchers: Sparkman (2-3, 4.07 ERA) gave up three home runs and five runs in all over five innings in a loss to the Indians in his last start.

Richard (0-4, 6.89) will look to get off the schneid vs. a team he's had plenty of success against in the past, going 2-2 with a 3.95 ERA in eight career starts vs. the Royals.

The pick: Before Sunday's win the Royals had lost five in a row at the Rogers Centre. Expect that trend to continue here vs. the hungry home side. All things considered, a very fair price in my opinion.

Toronto Blue Jays 10*