The Orioles are at the bottom of the AL East at 27-40, 15 games back of the division-leading New York Yankees. After sweeps of the Chicago White Sox and the Mariners, Baltimore has lost four of six against the Athletics and Detroit Tigers.

BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles take a 1-0 lead into the latest game of the series against the Los Angeles Angels. Baltimore has gone 14-19 in home games and 28-40 overall. The Orioles are 17-8 in games when they out-hit their opponents.

The Los Angeles Angels (33-34) and Baltimore Orioles begin a 3-game series Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore.