Masahiro Tanaka (3-1, 2.78 ERA) starts for the New York Yankees (26-30) as they square off against Matt Shoemaker (3-6, 5.50 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (26-30) in the first of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium. Action begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and can be seen on FSW, YES and ESP2.
Tanaka pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two, striking out two and walking one in a 7-0 defeat to the Blue Jays. Jacoby Ellsbury (.278, 21 Rs, 2 HRs, 18 RBIs, 12 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run. Shoemaker went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs and striking out eight in a 3-0 defeat to the Tigers in his last outing. Kole Calhoun (.306, 37 Rs, 6 HRs, 29 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
The odds for New York and Los Angeles are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Yankees have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. New York’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. The Yankees are the top team in the AL at limiting walks to their opponents, allowing only 2.4 walks per game so far this season.
Offensively, the Angels have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Angels are tough outs for opponents, ranking third in the AL with 9.6 hits per road game. The Angels allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. The Angels have established a reputation of overwhelming hitters with an AL-best 6.6 strikeouts per road game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAA
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 14-13, while New York is 16-15.
The Angels managed to give up seven walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Yankees who are heading in with a 1-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 22-5. The Yankees have an 18-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 26th in runs, New York has earned 212 this season. Los Angeles ranks 18th with 244 runs.
Ranking 22nd, New York is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 162 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 174.
The Yankees are 18-17 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Angels are 20-13 when they hit at least one homer.
