Anthony Ranaudo (4-3, 4.81 ERA) and Hector Santiago (0-1, 5.06 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Texas Rangers (4-5) and the Los Angeles Angels (3-5) at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers won the last game 8-2 and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 2:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Apr. 15 and can be seen on FSN-W and FSN-SW.
Prince Fielder (.405 ) kept up his hot start yesterday, going 2 for 4. Against the Rangers, Santiago is 3-2 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts. Mike Trout (.393 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Texas and Los Angeles are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Texas has a record of 3-5 SU.
The Angels are 3-1 against AL West foes. Offensively, the Angels have really picked up the pace in division games. They have exceeded their season average of 3.1 runs per game by averaging 3.5 in those contests. Los Angeles’s pitching staff is one of the top in the AL at pitching on the road, with a 2.57 ERA. When it comes to issuing walks, the Angels have the second-fewest in the AL with an average of just 1.6 walks allowed per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAA
Notes
Los Angeles has lost all of its games (0-2) when leading after 7 innings. However, Texas has won 33% (2-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Angels managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rangers who are heading in with a 1-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
The Rangers and the Angels are both 3-0 when they notch more hits than their opponent.
Ranking 21st, Los Angeles sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 24 this season. Texas ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 35.
Ranking 24th, Los Angeles is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 19 this season. Texas ranks in the top half at 12th with 24.
The Rangers are 2-0 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Angels are 3-4 when they hit at least one homer.
