Garrett Richards (0-3, 3.00 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (8-11) go up against Ian Kennedy (2-1, 1.35 ERA) and the Kansas City Royals (12-6) in the first of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 25 and will air on FSKC and FSW.
In his last start, Richards pitched 6.1 innings, giving up two, striking out six and walking four in a 2-1 loss to the White Sox. Mike Trout (.299, 9 Rs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run. The Royals were unsuccessful against the Tigers 3-2 the last time Kennedy pitched. He went 6.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out seven and walking two. Eric Hosmer (.314, 8 Rs, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been doing well, going 2 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Angels has gone great. Over that span, Los Angeles is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their 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. An area where the Angels are particularly strong is striking batters out, where they average 7.1 K’s per game.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. Kansas City’s pitching staff and defense as a whole have been firing on all cylinders so far, ranking fourth in the AL with only 0.0 runs allowed per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – KC
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Kansas City is 5-2, while Los Angeles is 4-5.
The Royals are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Angels have a 1-5 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Royals are 9-2. The Angels have a 6-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 57 this season. Kansas City ranks 21st with 70 runs.
Ranking 29th, Kansas City is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 45 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half at 13th with 57.
When the Angels hit at least one home run, they are 5-4. When the Royals hit at least one homer, they have a 10-4 record.
