With some of their top-pitchers on the shelf from injuries, the Atlanta Braves turn to right hander Jorge Campillo for the third game of the three-game interleague series with the Los Angeles Angels at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday night. The Braves have struggled of late against National League competition but seem to find interleague play comforting by winning the first two games of the set. The Angels will send ace right hander Joe Saunders (9-3, 3.32 ERA) to the mound with hopes of avoiding a series sweep at the hands of the Braves. MLB Betting oddsmakers at online betting giant Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Angels listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 9.
Saunders had easily his worst start of the season Monday against the Rays. He allowed eight earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings and gave up three consecutive home runs to Evan Longoria, Willy Aybar and Dioner Navarro to begin the second inning. The eight earned runs he allowed tied a career worst. Saunders has never pitched against the Braves, but is 1-0 with a 4.05 ERA in two career Interleague starts.
Campillo allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 1/3 innings on Sunday against the Phillies. Campillo threw a career-high 105 pitches, but didn't factor in the decision. Sunday was the first time he pitched into the sixth inning since his first start, on May 20 against the Mets, when he pitched six strong innings. Campillo has faced the Angels once in his career, Sept. 20, 2007. He gave up four hits and four runs in 2 2/3 innings last season as a reliever.
Mark Teixeira drove in three runs in helping the Braves crush the Angels 9-4 as +160 underdogs on Saturday. The combined 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8.5).
Brandon Jones had three hits, including a solo home run for the Braves. Charlie Morton threw six innings for the win, allowing three runs off five hits.
Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 at the plate with one RBI for the Angels, who were favored at -175 by oddsmakers. Ervin Santana surrendered six runs off nine hits in 5 2-3 innings in the loss.
Point-Spreads MLB Betting pick: Angels -150 ML
