Like most Angels starting pitchers, Ricky Nolasco can barely get beyond the fifth inning these days. Which might be understandable with his unimpressive 4.68 ERA, but the Halo bullpen is getting worn out unnecessarily in the process. Meanwhile Oakland brings a lot of momentum into this series after back-to-back 9th inning come-from-behind, walk-off wins over the Tigers, plus a revenge motive after getting swept recently at Anaheim. At home this season, the form of A;s starter Kendall Graveman has been pretty good (1-0, 2.45 ERA), including a win over the Halos back on April 3. Play A's

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