Dallas Keuchel (2-6, 5.92 ERA) and the Houston Astros (20-29) are in Los Angeles to go up against Jered Weaver (4-3, 5.33 ERA) and the Angels (22-26) in a game that could be high scoring. This is the second of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 7-2, and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and will air on RTSW and FSW.
In his last start, Weaver pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out six and walking one in a 10-2 victory over the Orioles. Mike Trout (.320, 33 Rs, 10 HRs, 35 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one run and three RBIs. The Astros were unsuccessful the last time Keuchel pitched. He struggled, going 6.0 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out six and walking one in a 9-2 loss to the Rangers. Jose Altuve (.311, 39 Rs, 9 HRs, 27 RBIs, 15 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Angels have a SU record of 4-12 against teams in their division. Los Angeles has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against divisional opponents, the Astros are 11-8 SU. Houston has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Astros are known for their bats, hitting 158 extra base hits. Houston is a terror on the base paths, with an MLB-best 39 stolen bases. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Houston 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 2.7 walks per game, good for fourth in the AL.
The only other game between the two teams went Los Angeles’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – HOU
Notes
Houston has won 32% (6-13) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Los Angeles has won 50% (11-11) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Astros managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Angels who are heading in with a 13-7 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Astros are 12-4. The Angels have a 19-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Los Angeles and Houston both rank in the bottom half of the league in runs. Los Angeles sits at 18th with 199 runs this season and Houston ranks 19th with 195.
Ranking 15th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 145 this season. Houston ranks in the top five at fourth with 182.
The Angels are 17-10 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Astros are 17-20 when they hit at least one homer.
