In the second of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (27-37) and the Minnesota Twins (20-43) at Angel Stadium, Jhoulys Chacin (2-4, 4.83 ERA) and Ervin Santana (1-6, 4.77 ERA) take the mound. The Twins won the last game 9-4, and Minnesota leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:05 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on FSN and FSW.
In his most recent outing, Chacin pitched 5.1 innings, giving up five runs, striking out three and walking three in a 6-3 loss to the Yankees. Mike Trout (.308, 43 Rs, 13 HRs, 44 RBIs, 9 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Twins were also unsuccessful the last time Santana pitched. He did not do well, pitching 6.1 innings, allowing five runs and striking out three in a 10-3 loss to the Marlins. Eduardo Nunez (.324, 33 Rs, 9 HRs, 24 RBIs, 15 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run and one stolen base.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 15-19, while Minnesota is 10-14.
The Twins are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Angels have a 3-15 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 2-31. The Twins have a 6-33 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 58 this season. Minnesota ranks in the bottom half at 17th with 69.
Los Angeles and Minnesota both rank in the bottom half of the league in walks. Los Angeles sits at 18th with 189 this season and Minnesota ranks 16th with 197.
The Angels are 20-18 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Twins are 18-22 when they hit at least one homer.
