Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 14, 2024

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Sep 14, 2024 6:15 AM
The Houston Astros, leading the AL West with a 79-68 record, aim to further cement their division lead as they take on the struggling Los Angeles Angels, who are 60-87 and sit in fifth place in the AL West, at Angel Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 9:38 PM. The Astros currently lead the series 1-0 and 4-3 in the regular season series. A win would add to their momentum, while the Angels seek to break their skid and salvage a disappointing season.
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Astros vs Angels starting pitchers

  • Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles Angels
  • Justin Verlander for Houston Astros

Astros vs Angels statistics

Stat Astros Angels
Hits 1325 (2nd) 1107 (28th)
Batting Average .262 (3rd) .229 (28th)
Runs Batted In 648 (12th) 543 (27th)
Runs 679 (12th) 579 (27th)
Home Runs 173 (11th) 153 (22nd)
Walks 401 (27th) 434 (Tied-18th)
Stolen Bases 84 (Tied-22nd) 119 (11th)
Strikeouts 1072 (28th) 1266 (Tied-13th)
Pitches 20310 (30th) 21047 (24th)

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/13/24 vs Houston Astros L 5-3
9/11/24 @ Minnesota Twins L 6-4
9/10/24 @ Minnesota Twins L 10-5
9/9/24 @ Minnesota Twins W 6-2
9/8/24 @ Texas Rangers L 7-4

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/13/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-3
9/12/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 6-3
9/11/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 5-4
9/10/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 4-3 F/12
9/8/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 12-6

Astros vs Angels predictions

As the Houston Astros gear up to take on the Los Angeles Angels, star players like Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve are players to watch. Alvarez, with his impressive .310 batting average and 33 home runs, is expected to continue his powerful performance. Altuve, always a threat in clutch situations, seems poised to stack up runs and maintain his high on-base efficiency. Their combined offensive firepower is likely to give the Astros a considerable edge in this match-up.

On the flip side, the Angels have some notable talents such as Taylor Ward and rookie sensation Zach Neto who've been bright spots in a challenging season. Ward, with his 23 homers, could potentially add to his tally against the Astros' pitching lineup. Neto, while younger and less experienced, has shown promise and resilience with a batting average of .254 and 71 RBIs. Their contributions will be crucial if the Angels hope to snap their losing streak in this series.

Looking at both team dynamics and recent performances, the Houston Astros appear to have the upper hand in this upcoming contest. Their robust lineup and generally stronger season performance might just be too much for the Angels to handle, despite the home-field advantage at Angel Stadium. Expect the Astros to leverage their offensive strength and pitching to secure a win, continuing their push towards postseason glory.

Los Angeles Angels injuries

  • Michael Stefanic (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Bryce Teodosio (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Drury (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Marisnick (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Jason Martin (OF): Day-To-Day

Houston Astros injuries

  • Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Chas McCormick (LF): 10-Day-IL

Astros vs Angels game info

Venue Angel Stadium
Location Anaheim, California
First pitch Sat 9:38 PM
Temperature 68°
Chance of Rain 1%

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