Nathan Karns (3-1, 3.38 ERA) and Nick Tropeano (1-2, 3.69 ERA) start in the first of a three-game series between the Seattle Mariners (21-13) and the Los Angeles Angels (13-21) at Safeco Field. The Angels come into this series hoping to snap a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and can be seen on FSW and RTNW.
Karns pitched 6.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run, striking out nine and walking two in a 3-2 win over the Astros. Robinson Cano (.303, 22 Rs, 12 HRs, 33 RBIs) went 1 for 5 Wednesday with one run. Tropeano went 5.1 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out 10 and walking two in a 3-1 defeat to the Rays in his last outing. Yunel Escobar (.304, 15 Rs, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
The odds for Seattle and Los Angeles are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Within its division, Seattle has a record of 7-6 SU. The Mariners 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. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, it’s been a struggle for opposing teams to score runs against the Mariners. The 0.0 runs that Seattle’s pitchers allow per game makes them the fifth-ranked staff in the AL. The Mariners are the fourth-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.163 so far this season.
The Angels are 12-10 against teams in their division. 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 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 7.1 strikeouts per game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Mariners lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
Los Angeles recorded at least two errors for the fifth time this season.
After a weak showing last week where they got in eight hits, the Mariners need to step it up. The Angels have a record of 8-7 when opponents get eight hits or less.
The Mariners are coming into the game with three consecutive wins, while the Angels currently have a losing streak of six.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 10-3. The Mariners have a 16-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 123 this season. Seattle ranks 12th with 152 runs.
Ranking 17th, Los Angeles is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 103 this season. Seattle ranks in the top half at 11th with 113.
The Mariners are 18-8 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Angels are 10-9 when they hit at least one homer.
