Matt Shoemaker (1-2, 4.70 ERA) and Wade Miley (0-2, 8.04 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (8-10) and the Seattle Mariners (8-9) at Angel Stadium. The Angels won the last game 4-2, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 3:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and can be seen on FSW and RTNW.
Shoemaker pitched 6.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 5-0 defeat to the White Sox. Mike Trout (.302, 8 Rs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 3 with one run, one home run, and two RBIs. Miley went 3.2 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out two and walking four in a 3-2 defeat to the Indians in his last outing. Nelson Cruz (.273, 8 Rs, 4 HRs, 11 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds for Los Angeles and Seattle are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Los Angeles has a record of 4-7 SU. The Angels have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Angels, who rank fifth in the AL in strikeouts per game with 7.2.
The Mariners are 6-3 against AL West foes. Offensively, the Mariners have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Mariners allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
Predictions: SU Winner – SEA
Notes
Los Angeles has won 44% (4-5) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Seattle has won 67% (4-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Mariners are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded six strikeouts. The Angels have a record of 6-6 when opponents’ pitchers have six strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Mariners are 6-2. The Angels have a 6-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 53 this season. Seattle ranks 19th with 66 runs.
Ranking 17th, Seattle is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 52 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half at 12th with 55.
The Angels are 5-3 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Mariners are 7-6 when they hit at least one homer.
