Colby Lewis (1-0, 3.38 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (12-10) meet Hector Santiago (2-0, 2.70 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (11-11) in the first of a three-game division series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The game gets underway at 8:05 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and will air on FSSW and FSW.
In his most recent outing, Lewis pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out three and walking four in a 4-3 loss to the White Sox. Elvis Andrus (.343, 8 Rs, 13 RBIs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with one RBI. The Angels were victorious the last time Santiago pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 4-2 victory over the Mariners. Mike Trout (.295, 12 Rs, 5 HRs, 13 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 Wednesday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
Texas has won 54% (7-6) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Los Angeles has won 58% (7-5) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Angels are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Rangers have a record of 3-4 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 8-1. The Rangers have a 9-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 25th, Los Angeles sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 76 this season. Texas ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 95.
Ranking 30th, Los Angeles is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.650). Texas ranks near the bottom at 21st with an OPS of .701.
The Angels are 8-9 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rangers are 8-8 when they allow at least one homer.
