The Los Angeles Angels will hope that Garrett Richards can bounce back from his first loss in nearly two months as the right-hander takes the mound on Wednesday evening for the second contest of a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles. Ultra Boost Schweiz . Richards is coming off a 6-4 loss to Detroit on Thursday, one that put an end his seven-decision winning streak. He yielded four runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings, the most runs he gave up in a start since his last previous setback on May 30. He was charged with five runs in just two-thirds of an inning at Oakland in that one. Against the Tigers, Richards gave up seven hits for the first time since yielding 10 on May 19 and he failed to reach seven innings of work for the first time in six starts. "Garrett got some pitches in the zone and their guys caught up to them," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. The 26-year-old is still a solid 11-3 with a 2.62 earned run average on the season and will try to improve on his subpar career numbers against the Orioles. In five previous meetings, with just one start, Richards is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA. Baltimore righty Kevin Gausman, meanwhile, will square off against one of the top pitchers in the league for a third straight start. He lost against Oaklands Sonny Gray back on July 20, but then held his own on Friday in a no- decision against Seattle and stud hurler Felix Hernandez. The 23-year-old kept the Orioles in the game by giving up one run on seven hits and three walks over 6 2/3 innings and Baltimore was able to claim a 2-1 victory in extra innings. It marked the sixth time in nine starts this year that Gausman allowed one run or fewer and he is 4-3 with a 3.67 ERA. He faces the Angels for the first time looking to secure a quick series win after the Orioles claimed a 7-6 win on Tuesday in 12 innings. Manny Machado had the winning hit, belting a leadoff shot in the frame off Angels reliever Cory Rasmus for his first career walk-off homer. "Once I hit it I knew it was out," Machado said. "I had chills running around the bases." The American League-East leading Orioles improved to 12-3 in extra innings, including 6-0 in July. Nick Markakis hit a three-run homer for Baltimore, which was coming off a successful 6-4 road trip and is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays for first place in the division, with the New York Yankees 4 1/2 games off the pace. Josh Hamilton homered and drove in three runs during a three-hit night for the Angels, who had won four of five entering the set but dropped 2 1/2 games back of Oakland for first place in the AL West. "We had some opportunities and couldnt get it done," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. The Orioles slugged their way to victory without first baseman Chris Davis, who was held out of the lineup and sent home by the club due to flu-like symptoms. His status for this game is unknown Dealing with flu-like symptoms, Chris Davis was out of the lineup for Tuesdays series opener against the Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The slugger was sent home for the day. Davis slugged 53 homes and drove in 138 runs last year, but is batting a mere .199 in 2014 with 17 homers and 51 RBI. The Orioles have won eight of their last 11 versus the Angels. Adidas Nmd Outlet . LOUIS -- Known for his game-managing and defensive skills, Yadier Molina made another statement with his bat. Adidas Nmd XR1 Schweiz . Meanwhile, the Jets extended their winning streak to four and remain perfect under Paul Maurice. Its the Jets second four-game winning streak of the season, the other coming in mid-November. http://www.nmdschweizkaufen.ch/ultra-boost-outlet.html . - The first sign that Kansas Speedway was going to be a heartbreaker for Hendrick Motorsports should have come during qualifying when Jimmie Johnson inexplicably spun and earned one of his worst starting spots since 2005.(SportsNetwork.com) - Chemistry studies the composition and properties of substances and other forms of matter. The interaction of one personality with another measures the success, or lack thereof, within a team or business. Toronto Raptors president and general manager of basketball operations Masai Ujiri has been at the Bunsen burner since taking the job almost two years ago and the Raptors ended a five-year playoff drought in 2013-14. The Raptors are currently the top team in the Eastern Conference, and now the skys the limit north of the border. Ujiri inherited a Raptors team that last tasted postseason action in 2008, and pulled a few strings to a team-record 48 wins, an Atlantic Division title and the third seed in the East. DeMar DeRozan spearheaded the Canadian revival with a career-high 22.7 points in 79 games and earned himself an All-Star nod. The Brooklyn Nets, however, ended Torontos hopes of moving forward by eliminating DeRozan and the Raptors in seven games in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. DeRozan and the Raptors were left with a bitter taste in their mouth, which is why the 2014-15 season is expected to be even better. So far that has been the case, but Torontos fearless leader has been lost the past 16 games with a serious groin injury. The Raptors and their fans held their collective breath when DeRozan went down with the injury Nov. 28 in a 106-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Hopefully hes not out long, Raptors coach Dwane Casey said at the time. Caseys wish was not granted and DeRozan has been out since with a torn left adductor longus tendon. There were big shoes to fill and Casey added, The next guy has to be ready to step up. Who would be the one to take over? Kyle Lowry has been the adhesive that holds the Raptors together as evidenced by an 11-5 mark without DeRozan scoring off screens and burying wing shots. Lowry took over the team lead in points with 20.7 ppg, with DeRozan still second at a 19.4 ppg clip, and is averaging team highs of 22.8 points and 8.9 assists over the past few weeks. Lowry has scored 20-plus points in five straight games (27.2 ppg) and is shooting .515 in that time. The Raptors are fourth in the NBA scoring (108.6) and shooting .469 from the field with DeRozan sidelined. Sprinkle in some much-needed contributions from reserve guard Lou Williams and big man Jonas Valanciunas, and the Raptors are right where they want to be. Another Atlantic Division title appears to be in the cards for Toronto, one of only seven teams in the league with single-digit losses (24-8). Things are about to get even better for the Raptors. Or are they? DeRozan was back at practice Thursday and is nearing a return to the floor. He wwill most likely wait until a six-game homestand next week, but is eager to join his teammates. Adidas Eqt Damen Sale. It may seem like Im patient, but I go crazy watching the games or being at home and not able to do my normal routine that Id be doing if I was playing, DeRozan said after his first full practice since the setback. So its tough. Its not an easy thing at all. DeRozan is taking it day-by-day and isnt trying to rush his body. He is not looking too far ahead and has admitted its been tough watching instead of playing because hes never been hurt this serious in his career. DeRozan feels right at home on the court and understands patience is key with such a competitive mindset. Hes frustrated, but has been pleased with the teams success. I always knew we were a resilient team, we can fight through anything, overcome anything, DeRozan said. Its great to see my teammates come in after the game and tell me We cant wait until you get back. To me it looks like theyre just holding it down like theyve been doing. The Raptors did not fold without DeRozan, whos been working with the training staff to get back as soon as possible. If it was DeRozans choice, he would have been back last week. Casey isnt expecting any immediate wonders when DeRozan returns. He cant come in expecting to be a 19-, 20-point scorer, first game, second game, Casey said. Its going to take a while to get his rhythm back. Weve got to be patient with that. It wont be as hard scheme-wise or offensively, because the offense is kind of built around him anyway. Nothing has changed from that standpoint. Toronto will face another test Friday in Golden State against the NBA-best Warriors and could use DeRozan. The Warriors are first in the NBA in field goal percentage (48.2) and tied for second with Toronto in points (108.1). Theyre also first in opponents field goal percentage (42.0) and second in blocks (6.38) and defensive rebounds (35.2). Golden State has not lost to an Eastern Conference opponent (9-0) and is unbeaten in the last nine games at home versus the Raptors. After losing to Chicago to open the trek, the Raptors are 2-1 on the western portion of the jaunt and suffered a 102-97 overtime loss in Portland on Tuesday. They will close this trip (2-2) Sunday against the Phoenix Suns and lead the NBA in scoring on the road with 111.1 points per game. The upcoming stay at Air Canada Centre next week should be nice with the likely presence of DeRozan. His patience has paid off and now its time to lead again instead of sitting anxiously behind the scenes. Dont expect a dropoff in production for the Raptors with one of the top guards in the NBA returning to what has been a prosperous season. ' ' '