Fresh off a series win at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles are headed west to take on the Los Angeles Angels, and they have to be feeling good about their chances. While a quick look at the standings might suggest a clear mismatch, the teams have been trending in opposite directions over the past couple of weeks.
The Orioles have been averaging 5 runs a game since last Wednesday, well above their season mark of 3.5. Manny Machado has been raking all year long, and with a little help from his teammates, that production is finally translating to the win column.