Jered Weaver (3-1, 4.72 ERA) and the Los Angeles Angels (13-20) meet Adam Wainwright (2-3, 6.30 ERA) and the St. Louis Cardinals (18-16) in the last of a three-game interleague series at Angel Stadium. The Angels lost the last game 5-2, extending a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 12 and will air on FSMW and FSW.
In his last start, Weaver pitched 6.0 innings, allowing two and striking out five in a 4-2 loss to the Rays. The Cardinals were victorious the last time Wainwright pitched. He tossed 6.1 innings, allowing three runs and striking out five in a 6-4 victory over the Pirates.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Angels have a SU record of 16-16 against the NL. Over their past 10 games, Los Angeles’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Los Angeles’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Los Angeles’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.2 strikeouts per game.
Against teams in the American League, the Cardinals are 12-14 SU. They sport the second-ranked offense in the NL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. St. Louis is one of the top hitting teams in the NL with an average of 9.4 hits per contest. The Cardinals average 4.4 walks per road game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL when they travel. St. Louis’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.
So far this season, the Cardinals are 2-0 against the Angels.
Predictions: SU Winner – STL
Notes
The Angels are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Cardinals have a 1-4 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 2-17. The Cardinals have a 3-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles ranks near the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 25 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five at third with 48.
Ranking 22nd, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.94 per game. St. Louis ranks in the top five with 9.45.
Ranking 28th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.668). St. Louis ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .825.
The Cardinals are 9-12 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Angels are 9-16 when they allow at least one homer.
