Runs may be hard to come by in this one as Chase Anderson (2-1, 2.82 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (31-33) go up against Hector Santiago (4-3, 2.59 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (33-32) in the first of a two-game series at Chase Field. The game starts at 9:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 17 and will air on FSN-W and FSN-AZ.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out two and walking one in a 1-0 victory over the Giants. The Angels were unsuccessful the last time Santiago pitched. He pitched well, going, going 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-4 loss to the Athletics. Mike Trout (.298, 48 Rs, 18 HRs, 39 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run.
Arizona, a -131 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 Diamondbacks have a 10-9 record and overall money line at +257. They have SU record of 6-4 and are unbeaten as the favorite (2-0) over their last 10 games. The Diamondbacks come into the game with the top-ranked scoring offense in the NL, averaging 4.6 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are a nightmare for opponents on the bases with 57 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball. The most recent 10 game stretch for Arizona’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Arizona’s opponents are averaging 3.3 runs per game, below their season average of 4.5.
On the other side, the Angels have a record of 12-15 when they are the underdog and are -369 overall with the money line. Over the past 10 matchups, they are 4-6 SU and have played poorly as the underdog with a 1-4 record. When it comes to scoring runs, the Angels haven’t performed as well against teams from the NL. During those games, they averaged two runs per game, below their 3.9 season average. The Angels average just 7.2 strikeouts per game, one of the lowest marks in the AL.
This game will feature Santiago (LHP) on the mound against the Diamondbacks, who have a 7-8 record when they take on a left-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Angels will be the right-hander Anderson. They sport a 24-27 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI, O/U – Over
Notes
The Diamondbacks are 4-4 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Angels are 1-3 in such matchups.
The Angels are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Diamondbacks have a record of 9-13 when opponents’ pitchers have that many strikeouts or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 20-7. The Angels have a 24-8 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd in runs, Los Angeles has earned 255 this season. Arizona ranks third with 291 runs.
Ranking 21st, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 170 this season. Arizona ranks in the top half at 13th with 198.
When the Diamondbacks hit at least one home run, they are 22-13. When the Angels hit at least one homer, they have a 24-17 record.
