Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 6:15 AM
The Oakland Athletics, leading the series 2-0, look to secure a sweep against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Angel Stadium. Despite the Angels' struggles at home with a 22-31 record, the A's themselves have struggled on the road, holding a 17-36 record. Expect a competitive matchup as the Athletics aim to build on their series lead.
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Athletics vs Angels starting pitchers

  • Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles Angels
  • Mitch Spence for Oakland Athletics

Athletics vs Angels statistics

Stat Athletics Angels
Hits 819 (Tied-20th) 808 (25th)
Batting Average .232 (27th) .235 (22nd)
Runs Batted In 422 (19th) 387 (27th)
Runs 440 (19th) 417 (25th)
Home Runs 137 (4th) 106 (Tied-19th)
Walks 334 (12th) 300 (20th)
Stolen Bases 58 (21st) 92 (7th)
Strikeouts 998 (2nd) 868 (15th)
Pitches 15221 (14th) 14920 (21st)

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 5-4
7/25/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 6-5
7/24/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 2-1
7/23/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 5-1
7/22/24 @ Seattle Mariners W 3-1

Oakland Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 5-4
7/25/24 @ Los Angeles Angels W 6-5
7/24/24 vs Houston Astros L 8-1
7/23/24 vs Houston Astros W 8-2
7/22/24 vs Houston Astros W 4-0

Athletics vs Angels predictions

For tonight's game between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels, key players on the Athletics look ripe for some standout performances. Brent Rooker, for instance, has been consistently knocking it out of the park with a robust .288 batting average and a mammoth 25 homers to his name this season. Expect him to be a significant threat at the plate. On the pitching front, Mitch Spence will need to tighten up his game, carrying a 4.67 ERA into this matchup. If Spence can channel some of his better outings, he might just keep the Angels' batters guessing.

Turning our focus to the Los Angeles Angels, Tyler Anderson is the one to watch on the mound. With an impressive ERA of 2.91 and more strikeouts than innings pitched, Anderson has proved his mettle as a reliable starting pitcher throughout the season. Offensively, Jo Adell and Taylor Ward could provide the crucial firepower. Adell, despite a tendency to strike out, shows promise of getting on base and driving in runs if he connects well. Ward, equipped with 15 homers and maintaining a consistent performance, could be instrumental in swinging the game in the Angels' favor.

Given the current dynamics and player forms, the Angels seem to have a slight edge, especially with Anderson's reliable arm ready to contain the Athletics' hitters. However, baseball is nothing if not unpredictable, and a surge from the Athletics' lineup could make for a very engaging contest. Tonight's game is expected to be a close one, but I'd lean towards the Angels clinching a win, buoyed by their robust pitching and the potential for timely hits from their leading batters.

Los Angeles Angels injuries

  • Alberto Rios (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Jose Cisnero (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Mike Trout (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Kelvin Caceres (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Robert Stephenson (RP): 60-Day-IL

Oakland Athletics injuries

  • Darell Hernaiz (SS): 60-Day-IL
  • Jacob Wilson (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Tyler Soderstrom (1B): 10-Day-IL
  • Mason Miller (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Esteury Ruiz (LF): 10-Day-IL

Athletics vs Angels game info

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

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