Jered Weaver (4-9, 4.60 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (62-57) go up against Jeff Samardzija (8-8, 4.78 ERA) and the Chicago White Sox (55-62) in the third of a four-game series at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 5-3 and Los Angeles leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 19 and will air on CSCh and FSW.
In his last start, Weaver pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs (one unearned), striking out three and walking two in a 4-1 loss to the Royals. Albert Pujols (.253, 66 Rs, 33 HRs, 69 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The White Sox were unsuccessful to the Cubs 6-5 the last time Samardzija pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out five and walking two. Jose Abreu (.297, 70 Rs, 22 HRs, 70 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the White Sox, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Los Angeles is a -132 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is seven runs. The Angels perform well as a favorite with a 44-27 record, but haven’t fared as well with the overall money line (-214). The Angels will be looking to pick it up in this one after recent offensive struggles. In the last 10 games, Los Angeles has only averaged 2.6 runs per game compared to the 4.1 they’ve averaged on the season. Los Angeles’s pitching staff performs very well on its own field, with an AL-best 3.03 team ERA at home. The Angels don’t give up many walks to opposing batters, ranking third in the AL with only 2.6 walks allowed per game.
On the other side, the White Sox have a record of 27-37 when they are the underdog and are -717 overall with the money line. Over the past 10 matchups, they are 4-6 SU and have played poorly as the underdog with a 2-5 record. The White Sox are known for their bats, hitting 306 extra base hits. Switching gears to Chicago’s pitching staff, they allow just 2.4 walks per road game, good for tops in the AL.
The White Sox are 3-2 against the Angels this season. This game will feature Samardzija (RHP) on the mound against the Angels, who have a 44-44 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the White Sox will be the right-hander Weaver. They sport a 45-47 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAA, O/U – Under
Notes
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing zero walks during their last outing. The White Sox have a 6-10 record when opponents give up that many walks.
It looks like the Angels have a slight leg up on the White Sox, as the Angels have won their last two games while the White Sox have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 44-14. The White Sox have a 43-12 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Chicago has earned 437 this season. Los Angeles ranks 16th with 486 runs.
Ranking 28th, Chicago is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 270 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 328.
The Angels are 49-28 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The White Sox are 34-32 when they hit at least one homer.
