In the second of a three-game series between the Oakland Athletics (58-79) and the Los Angeles Angels (62-75) at O.C. Coliseum, Zach Neal (2-4, 5.33 ERA) and Ricky Nolasco (5-12, 4.95 ERA) get the ball. The Angels won the last game 10-7, and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on CSCA and FSW.
In his most recent outing, Neal pitched 3.2 innings, allowing five runs (one unearned) and walking one in a 16-2 loss to the Red Sox. Danny Valencia (.296, 60 Rs, 16 HRs, 47 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. The Angels were victorious over the Reds 3-0 the last time Nolasco pitched. He went 9.0 innings, giving up zero runs and striking out seven. Mike Trout (.325, 108 Rs, 27 HRs, 88 RBIs, 23 SBs) has been doing well offensively for the Angels, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two runs and one stolen base.
Notes
Oakland recorded at least two errors for the 22nd time this season.
The Athletics are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Angels have a record of 35-25 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 8-59. The Athletics have a 15-63 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling near the bottom of the league based on total home runs this season, Oakland ranks 21st with 143 homers and Los Angeles is 24th with 141.
Ranking 28th, Oakland is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 349 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 19th with 393.
When the Athletics hit at least one home run, they are 43-42, well-matched with the Angels who are 45-42 when hitting one or more homers.
