The Pirates got pounded yesterday. They're the better team in this series though and they'll have the more dependable hurler on the mound. Perez has a 3.15 ERA and has permitted 4 runs or less in all 7 starts, 3 or less in 6 of them. That's 10 straight starts with 4 or less allowed. Soriano was sharp last game but he has yet to string together consecutive quality starts in his career.

The Pirates are now 21-10 the last 3 seasons as a home favorite of -125 to -175. The Angels are 2-12 their last 14 day games. Formerly with the Rangers, Perez's teams are 6-1 his last 7 team starts against the Angels. This one goes to the Bucs.