In the first of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (18-22) and the Baltimore Orioles (24-15) at Angel Stadium, Hector Santiago (3-2, 3.42 ERA) and Mike Wright (2-3, 5.20 ERA) get the ball. The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 20 and will air on MAS2 and FSW.
In his most recent outing, Santiago pitched 8.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out five and walking one in a 3-0 victory over the Mariners. Mike Trout (.320, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 28 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with three runs, one home run, and one RBI. The Orioles were also victorious the last time Wright pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out six and walking three in a 9-3 victory over the Tigers. Mark Trumbo (.309, 23 Rs, 12 HRs, 29 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Orioles, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Los Angeles has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Over their past 10 games, Los Angeles’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.0 strikeouts per game.
Baltimore has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Baltimore pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.6 walks per road game, third-best in the AL. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the AL with an average of 6.6 strikeouts per road game.
Predictions: SU Winner – BAL
Notes
Los Angeles has won 56% (10-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Baltimore has won 71% (10-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Orioles are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Angels have a record of 9-10 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 15-3. The Orioles have a 16-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Los Angeles has earned 158 this season. Baltimore ranks 14th with 177 runs.
Los Angeles and Baltimore both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Los Angeles sits at 16th with 122 this season and Baltimore ranks 20th with 120.
The Angels are 13-9 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Orioles are 19-7 when they hit at least one homer.
