The set-up: Neither of these starting pitchers instills any confidence whatsoever. The Angels hand the ball to Jaime Barria, while the home side goes with Brian Johnson. I can't understate how important I believe the home field advantage to be in this particular matchup.

The pitchers: Barria (4-5, 6.36 ERA) comes in off a terrible outing, giving up three home runs over 3 2/3's innings vs. the Indians.

Johnson (1-1, 6.88) most recently appeared vs. the Yanks last weekend, allowing three runs over three innings in a no-decision.

The pick: The Angels have lost seven straight after last night's 3-0 setback and I think they'll have a difficult time vs. Johnson, who has faced the Angels twice, giving up one run over seven innings. I'm laying the price and expecting a blowout.

Boston Red Sox 8* play