Ariel Miranda (3-1, 4.79 ERA) and the Seattle Mariners (75-68) are in Los Angeles to go up against Ricky Nolasco (5-13, 4.90 ERA) and the Angels (63-79) in a game that could be high scoring. This is the first of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. The Mariners enter this series looking to continue a five-game winning streak. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 12 and will air on FSW and RTNW.
In his last start, Nolasco pitched 7.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out five and walking two in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. C.J. Cron (.283, 44 Rs, 16 HRs, 63 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday. The Mariners were victorious over the Rangers 8-3 the last time Miranda pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing three runs (three unearned), striking out four and walking three. Nelson Cruz (.285, 84 Rs, 35 HRs, 89 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Mariners, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
In their last game, the Mariners won by a margin of one run. The Angels are 15-17 in one-run games. The Mariners have a 25-25 record in close games.
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Mariners have a 21-37 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 8-62. The Mariners have a 16-49 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 146 this season. Seattle ranks in the top five at fourth with 197.
Ranking 22nd, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 404 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 13th with 449.
When the Angels hit at least one home run, they are 46-44, well-matched with the Mariners who are 63-43 when hitting one or more homers.
