Jhoulys Chacin (1-2, 4.81 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (18-22) meet Ross Stripling (1-2, 4.26 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (21-20) in the second of a two-game interleague series at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 8-1, and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 19 and will air on SNLA and FSW.
In his last start, Chacin pitched 7.0 innings, giving up two runs and striking out four in a 9-7 victory over the Mariners. Mike Trout (.320, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 28 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with three runs, one home run, and one RBI. The Dodgers were victorious over the Cardinals 8-4 the last time Stripling pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out two and walking three. Joc Pederson (.262, 20 Rs, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Dodgers, going 2 for 3 yesterday with one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Angels have a 17-16 record SU against the National League. Los Angeles has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.1 strikeouts per game.
When playing Interleague competitors, the Dodgers have a 15-14 record SU. The Dodgers rank third in the NL in road scoring, averaging five runs per game. Los Angeles is one of the top road hitting teams in the NL with an average of 9.7 hits per contest. Los Angeles has an eye for the strike zone on the road, ranking fifth in the NL with 3.7 walks per game. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They have a WHIP of 1.134 on the year, good for second in the league.
The Angels are 2-1 against the Dodgers this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
When leading after seven innings, the Angels are 10-8, while the Dodgers are 6-9.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Dodgers are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Angels have a 7-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 15-3. The Dodgers have a 17-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd, the Angels are near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 158 this season. The Dodgers rank in the top half with 173.
Ranking 15th, the Angels are in the top half of the league in walks, notching 122 this season. The Dodgers rank in the top 10 with 132.
The Angels are 13-9 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Dodgers are 15-10 when they hit at least one homer.
