In the last of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (51-72) and the New York Yankees (63-59) at Angel Stadium, Jhoulys Chacin (3-8, 5.92 ERA) and Chad Green (2-2, 4.05 ERA) get the start. The Yankees won the last game 5-1, and New York leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 3:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 21 and will air on YES.
In his last start, Chacin pitched 4.2 innings, giving up four runs, striking out two and walking two in a 7-6 victory over the Mariners. The Yankees were also victorious the last time Green pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out 11 in a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jays. Didi Gregorius (.285, 53 Rs, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Los Angeles is a slight underdog (+105) and the Over/Under (O/U) is nine runs. The Angels have a losing record of 25-48 when playing as the underdog and an overall money line of -2,064. With a 0-7 record as the underdog, they have had a tough time over their last 10 games. 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 3.1 runs per game compared to the 4.5 it’s averaged on the season. Los Angeles’s pitching staff will be looking to pick it up in this one after recent struggles. The Angels have given up an average of 6.4 runs to opponents in their last 10 games, above their season average of 4.8 runs per game.
Switching to the opposing dugout, the Yankees come into this game in an interesting position. They have a negative money line (-169) but have won more than 60 percent of games played as the favorite (41-26). Opposing pitchers have routinely struggled to strike out the New York batters, who rank fourth in the AL with 7.2 strikeouts per game. Switching gears to New York’s pitching staff, they allow just 2.6 walks per game, the best in the AL.
The Yankees had their way with the Angels in their previous six games this season, winning them allThis game will feature Green (RHP) on the mound against the Angels, who have a 35-54 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The right-handed Chacin will take the mound against the Yankees, who have a 45-39 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYY, O/U – Over
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Angels are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Yankees have a 21-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
It looks like the Yankees have a slight leg up on the Angels, as the Yankees have won their last two games while the Angels have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Angels are 41-11. The Yankees have a 48-8 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 22nd, New York sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 510 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 548.
Ranking 26th, New York is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 342 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 360.
The Angels are 37-39 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Yankees are 46-32 when they hit at least one homer.
