Nick Tropeano (1-1, 3.00 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (63-57) meet Jose Quintana (6-10, 3.62 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (55-63) in the last of a four-game series at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 1-0 and Los Angeles can finish out the series sweep with a win in this game. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 20 and will air on WGN and FSW.
In his most recent outing, Tropeano pitched 6.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out four and walking one in a 4-2 loss to the Rangers. Mike Trout (.295, 79 Rs, 33 HRs, 71 RBIs, 10 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. The White Sox were also unsuccessful the last time Quintana pitched. He tossed 6.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out four and walking one in a 6-3 loss to the Cubs. Adam Eaton (.261, 70 Rs, 10 HRs, 31 RBIs, 11 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Angels are a dangerous hitting team with 319 extra base hits, one of the highest totals in the MLB. Los Angeles’s pitching staff can be considered one of the best in the AL. The Angels have a team ERA of 3.67, one of the lowest in their league. The Angels don’t give up many walks to opposing batters, ranking third in the AL with only 2.6 walks allowed per game.
The White Sox are known for their bats, hitting 307 extra base hits. Switching gears to Chicago’s pitching staff, they allow just 2.4 walks per road game, best in the AL.
The Angels will take on a left-hander (Quintana) in this game and have an 18-13 record against left-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Tropeano will take the mound against the White Sox, who have a 45-48 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAA
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against the Chicago, the Angels now have 10 shutouts this season. The White Sox have been shut out in seven games this season.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Angels are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The White Sox have an 18-2 record in games where opponents scored that many runs or fewer.
It looks like the Angels have a slight leg up on the White Sox, as the Angels have won their last three games while the White Sox have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 45-14. The White Sox have a 43-12 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Chicago sits at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 437 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 487.
Ranking 28th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 271 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 18th with 330.
When the Angels hit at least one home run, they are 50-28. When the White Sox hit at least one homer, they have a 34-32 record.
