10* LA Angels (10:10 ET): Seattle was routed yet again last night, this time losing 11-1 here at home to Oakland. It was the M’s third loss in a row and this figures to be a season of losing streaks in the Pacific Northwest as the club doesn’t project to be much of a factor in the AL West. However, they were able to take two of three from the Angels earlier this year. Both wins came as big ML underdogs. But that should have the Halos motivated coming into this series opener and I expect them to win big.

In addition to being motivated, the Angels come in rested as they had Monday off. It’s been a rough start so far for this team as they are 3-7 and in last place in the West, one-half game behind the Mariners. But things are looking up as Mike Trout is expected to return from the paternity list tonight. Obviously, missing the former MVP’s bat was a big deal in the weekend series with Houston. Yet they still scored a respectable 16 runs in that three-game series and almost took two of three (lost in extra innings Sunday).

Andrew Heaney (0-2 TSR) has yet to record a decision for the Angels, but has pitched well in his two starts with a 2.79 ERA and 0.827 WHIP. He went five innings vs. Seattle last time out and allowed just two runs. Again, he’ll be opposed by Justin Dunn, who was less effective than Heaney in the previous matchup, yet somehow Seattle came away with the 10-7 win. Dunn lasted only three innings, gave up three runs, and had more walks than strikeouts. This is a GREAT spot for LA to get back on the track. 10* LA Angels