In a game that could be a shootout, Brett Oberholtzer (3-2, 5.16 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (59-74) are in Seattle to square off against Ariel Miranda (1-1, 5.70 ERA) and the Mariners (68-65). This is the first of a three-game series at Safeco Field. The Mariners come into this series riding a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 2 and can be seen on FSW and RTNW.
Miranda pitched 4.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three runs, striking out one and walking three in a 9-3 defeat to the White Sox. Robinson Cano (.302, 86 Rs, 30 HRs, 83 RBIs) went 1 for 4 Wednesday. Oberholtzer went 3.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out three and walking two in a 3-2 win over the Tigers in his last outing. Mike Trout (.319, 102 Rs, 25 HRs, 84 RBIs, 21 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Angels, going 3 for 4 Wednesday with two runs.
Notes
The Mariners lost their last game by a 13-run margin. In games decided by a margin of 10 runs or more, the Angels are 2-3. The Mariners are 4-2 in blowouts this season.
For the 20th time this season, the Angels registered at least two errors in a game.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Mariners are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Angels have a 20-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
This game has the potential to be a major blowout, as the Angels are coming in on a five-game winning streak whereas the Mariners have lost their past five.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mariners are 49-12. The Angels have a 47-11 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 18th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 592 this season. Seattle ranks 11th with 611 runs.
Ranking 17th, Los Angeles is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.738). Seattle ranks in the top half at 12th with an OPS of .752.
When the Angels allow at least one home run, they are 32-60. When the Mariners allow one or more homers, they have a 45-53 record.
