Anibal Sanchez (3-6, 6.04 ERA) and the Detroit Tigers (24-26) are in Los Angeles to go up against Hector Santiago (3-3, 4.58 ERA) and the Angels (23-28) in a game that could have plenty of offense. This is the second of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 5-1, and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 31 and will air on FSDT and FSW.
In his last start, Santiago pitched 2.1 innings, giving up six runs (one unearned), striking out two and walking two in a 15-9 loss to the Rangers. The Tigers were unsuccessful against the Phillies 8-5 the last time Sanchez pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing six runs (three unearned), striking out five and walking one. Miguel Cabrera (.305, 28 Rs, 11 HRs, 31 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. 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.
Detroit 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 Detroit pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the AL with an average of 7.3 strikeouts per game.
So far this season, the Angels are 1-0 against the Tigers.
Predictions: SU Winner – DET
Notes
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Tigers have a 7-9 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 2-23. The Tigers have a 4-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 27th in home runs, Los Angeles has hit 43 this season. Detroit ranks ninth with 62 home runs.
Ranking 15th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.55 per game. Detroit ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 8.98.
Ranking 22nd, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.701). Detroit ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .749.
The Tigers are 14-19 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Angels are 13-24 when they allow at least one homer.
