Felix Hernandez (3-2, 2.27 ERA) is on the hill for the Seattle Mariners (21-15) as they square off against Hector Santiago (2-2, 4.07 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (15-21) in the last of a three-game series at Safeco Field. The Angels won the last game 9-7, and Los Angeles leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 15 and can be seen on FSW and RTNW.
Hernandez pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking two in a 5-2 win over the Rays. Kyle Seager (.252, 20 Rs, 7 HRs, 21 RBIs) had another good game yesterday, going 3 for 4 with one run. Santiago went 4.1 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out two and walking two in an 8-1 defeat to the Cardinals in his last outing. Mike Trout (.306, 21 Rs, 8 HRs, 25 RBIs, 3 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Angels, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home 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 8-6 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. Seattle’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 Mariners are the fifth-best team in the AL at limiting walks during home games, allowing only 2.4 walks per game to their opponents this season.
The Angels are 12-11 against AL West rivals. 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 7.2 strikeouts per game, making them one of the top five teams in the league.
The Angels lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
Los Angeles has won 56% (9-7) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Seattle has won 61% (11-7) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Mariners have a 5-3 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 2-18. The Mariners have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 24th in home runs, Los Angeles has hit 33 this season. Seattle ranks fourth with 50 home runs.
Seattle and Los Angeles both rank in the bottom half of the league in hits. Seattle sits at 16th with 8.37 hits per game and Los Angeles ranks 19th with 8.17.
Ranking 21st, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.699). Seattle ranks in the top half at 11th with an OPS of .746.
When the Angels allow at least one home run, they are 11-17. When the Mariners allow one or more homers, they have a 15-11 record.
