The Oakland Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels as they look to end a three-game losing streak. This matchup will take place in Anaheim, California, on Tuesday at 9:38 p.m. EDT. Currently, the Athletics have a record of 23 wins and 24 losses, placing them first in the American League West.
Athletics vs. Angels: Game Preview
The Los Angeles Angels hold a record of 17 wins and 31 losses, placing them fifth in the same division. The Angels have struggled in home games, posting a record of 9-13. They are 11-5 when scoring five or more runs.
Current Statistics and Standings
- Athletics: 23-24 overall, 13-12 on the road
- Angels: 17-31 overall, 9-13 at home
The Athletics perform well when they score five or more runs. They have a strong record of 16 wins to only 4 losses in those situations.
Pitching Matchups
In this game, Jacob Lopez will take the mound for the Athletics. He has a record of 3-2, with a 5.80 earned run average (ERA) and 30 strikeouts. Reid Detmers will pitch for the Angels, holding a record of 1-4 and a 4.38 ERA with 53 strikeouts.
Top Performers
- Angels:
- Mike Trout: 11 home runs, .473 slugging percentage
- Zach Neto: 9 hits in 38 at-bats, including 2 home runs and 4 RBIs in the last 10 games
- Athletics:
- Shea Langeliers: 10 doubles and 12 home runs
- Nick Kurtz: 11 hits in 34 at-bats, with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs in the last 10 games
Recent Performance
In their last 10 games, the Angels have struggled significantly, recording a 2-8 record. They have a batting average of .192 and an ERA of 6.25, being outscored by 45 runs. Meanwhile, the Athletics hold a slightly better record of 4-6 in the same span, with a .244 batting average and an ERA of 3.17.
Injuries
Both teams are dealing with injuries:
- Angels:
- Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Travis d’Arnaud: 10-Day IL (foot)
- Drew Pomeranz: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Yusei Kikuchi: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)
- Athletics:
- Brooks Kriske: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Jacob Wilson: 10-Day IL (shoulder)
- Denzel Clarke: 10-Day IL (foot)
- Max Muncy: 10-Day IL (hand)
- Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (knee)
As the Athletics aim for a much-needed victory, fans can expect an exciting game against the Angels in Anaheim.
