Michael Pineda (7-2, 3.33 ERA) and the New York Yankees (31-25) meet C.J. Wilson (3-4, 3.55 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (28-28) in the last of a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the last game 8-2, extending a five-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 1:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 7 and will air on FSN-W and YES.
In his last start, Pineda pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out nine and walking two in a 7-2 victory over the Mariners. Mark Teixeira (.242, 29 Rs, 17 HRs, 45 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run and two RBIs. In his pitching opportunities against the Yankees, Wilson is 4-3 with a 3.07 ERA, 73 strikeouts and 39 walks. Mike Trout (.284, 41 Rs, 15 HRs, 32 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
New York, a -135 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Los Angeles. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is set at eight runs. When playing as the favorite, the Yankees have a 16-11 record and overall money line at +265. They are 7-3 SU and perfect as the favorite (4-0) in their last 10 games. The Yankees are a dangerous hitting team with 174 extra base hits, one of the highest totals in the MLB. Turning to the pitching staff, the Yankees don’t give up many walks to opposing batters, ranking fourth in the AL with only 2.7 walks allowed per game.
Moving on to the away team, the Angels come into this game with a win percentage of .478 when playing as the underdog (11-12) and an overall money line of -214.
The previous two games have all gone New York’s way. This game will feature Wilson (LHP) on the mound against the Yankees, who have an 8-6 record when they take on a left-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Angels will be the left-hander Pineda. Southpaw starters haven’t been a big issue for them as they sport an 8-4 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYY, O/U – Over
Notes
The Yankees and the Angels are both 1-3 in games that go into extra innings.
The Angels managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are heading in with a 13-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 6-19. The Yankees have a 6-18 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 of the league at 10th when it comes to home runs, hitting 58 this season. New York ranks in the top five at third with 71.
Ranking 14th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.91 per game. New York ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 8.51.
Ranking 26th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.681). New York ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .733.
When the Angels allow at least one home run, they are 12-24. When the Yankees allow one or more homers, they have a 15-19 record.
