The Athletics are set to face the Los Angeles Angels in Game 4 of their series, with the A’s leading 2-1. This matchup will take place at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Thursday at 9:38 p.m. EDT.
Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels: Overview
Currently, the Athletics hold a record of 25-24, placing them first in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Angels are struggling at 17-33, positioned fifth in the same division. Los Angeles boasts a home record of 9-15.
Pitching Matchup
The game features two notable pitchers: Luis Severino of the Athletics and Jose Soriano of the Angels.
- Luis Severino: 2-5 record, 4.45 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 54 strikeouts
- Jose Soriano: 6-3 record, 2.41 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 67 strikeouts
The betting line favors the Angels slightly at -111, while the Athletics are at -108. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.
Recent Performance
The last ten games have shown contrasting trends for both teams. The Angels have struggled with a 2-8 record, managing a .188 batting average and a 6.34 ERA. They have been outscored by 39 runs in this period.
On the other hand, the Athletics have a record of 4-6 in their last ten games with a better batting average of .247 and a 3.74 ERA. Their run differential in this timeframe is even.
Key Players
Several players are making significant contributions:
- Mike Trout (Angels): 12 home runs and seven doubles, batting .231.
- Jo Adell (Angels): 8 for 35 in the last ten games, with four doubles and three home runs.
- Tyler Soderstrom (Athletics): 14 doubles, one triple, and five home runs.
- Nick Kurtz (Athletics): 11 for 33 in his last ten games, featuring three doubles and three home runs.
Injuries Impacting the Teams
Both teams face injury challenges that might affect their performance:
- Angels Injuries:
- Yusei Kikuchi (15-Day IL, shoulder)
- Ben Joyce (60-Day IL, shoulder)
- Travis d’Arnaud (10-Day IL, foot)
- Drew Pomeranz (15-Day IL, elbow)
- Robert Stephenson (60-Day IL, elbow)
- Anthony Rendon (60-Day IL, hip)
- Athletics Injuries:
- Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day IL, knee)
- Max Muncy (10-Day IL, hand)
- Brooks Kriske (15-Day IL, shoulder)
- Jacob Wilson (10-Day IL, shoulder)
- Denzel Clarke (10-Day IL, foot)
This fourth game will be crucial as the Athletics look to extend their lead in the series against the struggling Angels. The performance of key players and pitching will play a critical role in determining the outcome.
