MONDAY NIGHT MLB RUNLINE RIPPER TOP PLAY
(MLB) Atlanta vs. Baltimore,
Point Spread: -1.50 | -109.00 Atlanta (Away)
Result: Loss
The Baltimore Orioles have dropped five of the bounce while the Atlanta Braves have won four of their last five.

Braves' righty Touki Toussaint (0-1, 7.89 ERA) has admittedly had a poor start to the season, but note that Baltimore has scored just three runs over its last four games. Also, I think Toussaint will get plenty of run support from a motivated Braves lineup looking to make sure the team holds on to their lead in the NL East division.

The Orioles on the other hand are pretty much out of the playoff race, sitting second to last in the AL East, 9.5 games behind leading Tampa Bay. Right-hander Jorge Lopez (1-0, 6.38 ERA) is struggling and gave up five runs on six hits in 4 2/3 innings against the Mets last time out. Here he'll face an Atlanta side that is hitting .277 against right-handers on the season.

Braves are 7-1 in their last 8 road games and 12-2 in their last 14 interleague games vs. a team with a losing record. Orioles are 2-10 in their last 12 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record.

10* play on Atlanta Braves -1.5.