The Orioles took Game 1 of this series in Cleveland, and they are an underdog here in Game 2. The Indians have lost three of their last four home games, and I don't think they deserve to be such a heavy favorite here this afternoon.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - Danny Salazar will be on the hill for the Indians, and he's had a good start to the season. Salazar (5-1, 3.79 ERA) gave up three runs on four hits over 5.1 innings in a no decision at Seattle his last time out. He only faced the Orioles once last year, allowing a pair of runs on four hits over five frames in a loss. The Orioles counter with Ubaldo Jimenez, who is very familiar with Progressive Field. He was 11-11 with a 3.89 ERA in 30 starts in Cleveland over the last three seasons, most of those coming with the Indians.


2. Matt Weiters - In his first game back off the DL, he was 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs last night.

3. X-Factor - Cleveland owns one the worst home records in the majors, going 10-15 at Progressive Field so far.

Selection: This is a play on the Baltimore Orioles +1.5 (8*)