Free MLB Baseball Betting Picks: August 17th 2009: ATS Consultants

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OVER 10 Baltimore/LA Angels:
After 25 runs scored yesterday, the Angels and Orioles are at it again Monday night in Baltimore. Ervin Santana will take on David Hernandez and the runs should be easy to come by.

Santana (5-6, 6.38) has really had a rough season after a 16 win campaign in 2008. He’s missed some time with various injuries, and has yet to get on track. They’ll need him to bounce back to form if they’re going to contend for the AL Pennant this season. Santana is 3-1 with a 5.87 ERA in his last 5 starts.

Rookie Hernandez (4-4, 3.81) has been a bright spot in an otherwise dismal season in Baltimore. The Orioles, however, are building an impressive young pitching staff, led by Brian Matusz, Chris Tillman, Brad Bergesen, and Hernandez. It won’t be long before the Orioles are contending in the difficult AL East. Tonight should be a tough task for Hernandez, as they are the best hitting team in the American League.

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