Andrew Heaney (6-3, 3.30 ERA) and Felix Hernandez (18-9, 3.54 ERA) take the hill in the second of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (79-74) and the Seattle Mariners (74-80) at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 8-4 and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 26 and can be seen on RTNW and FSW.
Heaney pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 4-3 defeat to the Twins. Mike Trout (.297, 98 Rs, 40 HRs, 88 RBIs, 10 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 5 with one run and one RBI. Hernandez went 5.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out five and walking five in a 9-2 win over the Rangers in his most recent start. Nelson Cruz (.308, 87 Rs, 43 HRs, 90 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Los Angeles and Seattle are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is sitting at seven runs. Within its division, Los Angeles has a record of 37-29 SU.
The Mariners are 37-30 against AL West foes. The Mariners can change the game with one swing of the bat, ranking fifth in the league with 189 home runs.
The Angels lead the season series, 10-7. The Angels have a 56-55 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Hernandez takes the mound. Heaney (LHP) will be on the hill against the Mariners, who have a 22-28 record against left-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Sea, O/U – Over
Notes
Seattle has won 39% (24-38) of its games when leading after 7 innings. However, Los Angeles has won 62% (40-24) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Mariners are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Angels have a 14-32 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 17-56. The Mariners have an 18-52 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks in the top half of the league at 12th when it comes to home runs, hitting 163 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five at fifth with 189.
Ranking 15th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.13 per game. Seattle ranks in the top 10 at 10th with 8.56.
Ranking 25th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.697). Seattle ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .728.
The Mariners are 36-63 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Angels are 43-60 when they allow at least one homer.
