ill be glad to come back home for this weekends three-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels, which starts Friday night after a tough nine-game West Coast trip.Baltimore plays much better at home than on the road. The Orioles boast a 31-13 record at Camden Yards and are just 18-22 in away games aft

BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles certainly will be glad to come back home for this weekends three-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels, which starts Friday night after a tough nine-game West Coast trip.Baltimore plays much better at home than on the road. The Orioles boast a 31-13 record at Camden Yards and are just 18-22 in away games after going 4-5 on the road trip that ended with Wednesdays 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 14 inningsThe Orioles, one of the best power-hitting teams in the majors, featured plenty of offense on the. But, as has been the case for much of the season season, the starting pitching didnt come through.Theres no question that the Orioles are going to be looking for pitching help with the trade deadline looms in the next few weeks. Baltimore has yet to officially name a starter for Fridays game, although it could involve using Ubaldo Jimenez or calling up Mike Wright from Triple-A Norfolk.But the team knows that starting pitching is an issue -- a big one.We will probably need some pitching depth, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette said to MLB.com this week. Im not exactly sure where well get it, but thats what were looking to do to improve the team.Despite the pitching problems, the Orioles return to Baltimore with a 49-35 record and leading the American League East. The power hitting, defense and bullpen has been whats carried the team so far.Mark Trumbo hit two homers in the last game of the road trip, and the All-Star now leads the majors with 26 overall. The Orioles also are going to be making some roster moves after sending down outfielder Dariel Alvarez (to Triple-A Norfolk) and right-hander Jayson Aquino (to Double-A Bowie).They also reinstated infielder Pedro Alvarez from the bereavement list Thursday afternoon. Right-hander Mychal Givens also will be leaving the team at some point shortly as his wife is about to have a baby.The Orioles have won two straight but are facing an opponent thats taken three in a row. Its the first time the Angels (36-50) have won that many consecutive games since May.When you rebound and have three games like we have, youre going in the right direction, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said after Thursdays matinee victory over the Rays. We have our work cut out for us. We need to keep getting better, and were not going to get better until really that rotation gets solid and these guys get comfortable and throwing 1/8well 3/8.After Hector Santiago gave Scioscia seven shutout innings Thursday, Matt Shoemaker takes the hill versus Baltimore Friday. Shoemakers stats are a bit misleading.Hes 3-9 overall and has lost four straight decisions since his last victory on May 27. Shoemakers ERA is 4.40 in 16 starts but hes pitched very well during his recent losing streak. Los Angeles, however, has not done much to help him.The offense has scored just nine runs in those four losses, leaving Shoemaker little room for error. Shoemaker shut down Baltimore on May 21, striking out 12 and giving up just three hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings but coming away with a no-decision.The Angels bats perked up on this trip. Theyve scored 57 runs on the first seven games with Baltimore being the final stop on the 10-game trip. Wholesale Air Max Sale Online . 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They probably could have done with avoiding Bradford in the play-offs as theyre a dangerous outfit at Valley Parade and have only conceded one goal there in the last seven games. I fancy Millwall strongly to win the play-offs. Neil Harris is leading a fresh young team into a new era and hes done a brilliant job Ollie on Millwall However, over two legs, Millwall should have enough firepower in Lee Gregory and Steve Morison to get the job done. A draw here would be a great result for the Lions.OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-1 (Sky Bet odds 6/1)Ollies earlier predictions...AFC Wimbledon v Accrington Stanley, League TwoHow unlucky were Accrington last weekend? All they needed was a win to go up but they drew 0-0 and hit the crossbar three times. Highlights of the Sky Bet League 2 semi final 1st leg between Wimbledon and Accrington. It would be a fantastic story if they were to see the job via the play-offs - their fans deserve a Wembley day out.Saying that, AFC Wimbledons fans also deserve a huge amount of credit to stick with their team during some dark days. This will be a cagey game as AFC dont concede too many. OLLIE PREDICTED: 1-1 - RESULT: 1-0Barnsley v Walsall, League OneThis has all the credentials for a wham-bam game! Goals galore.Both teams will be full of confidence. Barnsley sensationally hammered the champions last weekend while Walsall scored some absolute screamers as they dismantled Port Vale. Highlights of the Sky Bet League 1 semi-final 1st leg between Barnsley and Walsall. I do feel sorry for Walsall, though - a bit like Brighton, theyve had a fantastic season but just fell short despite amassing a big total of points.Sam Winnall has bagged 22 goals this season for Barnsley and I feel he has to be at his clinical best if Barnsley, who have had a strange yet sensational season, are to really trouble Walsall over two legs. OLLIE PREDICTED: 2-2 - RESULT: 3-0Derby County v Hull City, ChampionshipI was worried about Derbys mentality earlier this season, but theyve turned a corner in that regard. On their day, they can wipe the floor with anyone.This is a tough test for Hull, who Im shocked didnt finish in the top two. They have relied on Abel Hernandez to score their goals this season - no one else has chipped in regularly - and they have slippeed up in too many winnable games.dddddddddddd Highlights of the Championship play-off semi-final between Derby and Hull at the iPro Stadium. Both these teams have unbelievable talent on show. This game could be any scoreline if there is an early goal, especially now George Thorne is missing for Derby. He gives his back four plenty of protection.In their last seven league games, both teams have scored a total of 28 goals. I fancy a thriller here with Derby just edging it.OLLIE PREDICTED: 3-2 - RESULT: 0-3Sheffield Wednesday v Brighton, ChampionshipSheffield Wednesday have had a fantastic season and have a free shot at this now. I always love the underdog and will be delighted for them to defy the odds, although Brighton deserve to go up.Hillsborough will be rocking and rolling, the locals will be right up for this and their team will be able to play with the shackles off. Highlights of the Championship play-off semi-final between Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton at Hillsborough. However, they are bumping into a Brighton team that racked up 89 points in the Championship - a total usually more than enough to go up with.How will they overcome last weekends disappointment? Thats the key question.Brighton will probably be looking to keep this tight then get them down to the Amex on Monday. But Ive got a sneaky feeling Wednesday will give their home fans something to shout about. Home win.OLLIE PREDICTED: 2-1 - RESULT: 2-0Portsmouth v Plymouth Argyle, League TwoDerek Adams will be making sure his Plymouth boys remain positive. Despite their recent slump, they have had a magnificent season. Highlights of the League Two play-off 1st leg between Portsmouth and Plymouth at Fratton Park. Three more strong performances is all thats required - I hope they do it.Their first job at Fratton Park will be to silence the home crowd, who will be buzzing for this. If they achieve that, then I fancy an away win. OLLIE PREDICTED: 1-2 - RESULT: 2-2 Also See: FL72 Podcast Burnley ready to spend FL play-offs: Who, when, where? 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