This is a 9* TOP MONDAY RUN-LINE PLAY on the Yankees (-1.5).

After three-straight victories on the road in Boston, I think the Orioles come out a bit flat here vs. the hungry Yankees, who lost two of three over the weekend to the Blue Jays.

Jorge Lopez gets the nod for the visiting side. Last year he posted a 6.69 ERA in ten appearances for the O's.

The Yanks' potent line-up was held in check in its first series, but this talented group is ready to explode here in this favorable matchup.

Jordan Montgomery returned from TJS last year and posted a 5.11 ERA over ten starts. He's coming off a decent Spring though and we expect him to get the better of his younger counterpart this afternoon.

Finally note that Baltimore is still 44-91 in its last 135 following a victory, while New York is 58-19 in its last 77 home games against a right-handed starter.

Look for the big bats of the Yanks help in New York pulling away for a decisive victory on Monday afternoon.

Play on the YANKS on the RUNLINE.

Good luck, NP