Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Globe Life Park in Arlington

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The first and last place teams from the American League West will collide this week when the Los Angeles Angels travel to Globe Life Park in Arlington to take on the Texas Rangers. The Angels have already eliminated the Rangers from playoff contention, so the home team will look to keep their rivals from getting the best record in the league. In this game, the Angels will send left-hander Hector Santiago (4-7) to the mound to take on right-hander Colby Lewis (9-12).

The 26-year-old Santiago has pitched well this season despite his record. When he takes the mound, it will be his 21^st start and 26^th total appearance of the season. He has just a 3.46 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and .233 BAA, while recording 97 strikeouts in 112 innings. In his career against the current Texas roster, Santiago has allowed 26 hits in 104 at-bats. He has allowed 5 home runs including 2 from Alex Rios and Adrian Beltre.

Lewis, the veteran from California has made 25 starts this season and has 21 decisions. Unfortunately for Lewis and the Rangers, most of the decisions in his past 10 starts have been losses. He is 3-7 during that time, but has seen his ERA drop from 6.54 to 5.42. In his career against the current members of the Angels, he has allowed 48 hits in 143 at-bats with 7 home runs allowed including 3 to Brennan Boesch and 2 to Howie Kendrick.

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels are 69-68-5 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Los Angeles Angels is 0.9

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

Texas Rangers are 61-72-10 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Texas Rangers is -1

Injuries to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

09/08/14 LF Josh Hamilton Shoulder questionable
08/22/14 P Garrett Richards Knee 60-day DL (8/21), out for season
08/03/14 P Joe Thatcher Ankle 15-day DL (8/3)
08/01/14 P Tyler Skaggs Forearm 60-day DL (7/31), out for season
05/28/14 P Sean Burnett Elbow 15-day DL (5/29), out for season
05/12/14 3B Ian Stewart Hand 15-day DL (5/11)
04/17/14 P Ryan Brasier Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Brian Moran Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)

Texas Rangers

09/05/14 RF Alex Rios Thumb out indefinitely
08/29/14 LF James Adduci Concussion 7-day DL (8/29)
08/26/14 LF Shin-Soo Choo Elbow 60-day DL (8/26), out for season
08/13/14 P Yu Darvish Elbow 60-day DL (8/10); out for season
07/26/14 LF Jake Smolinski Foot 15-day DL (7/22)
06/11/14 P Tanner Scheppers Elbow 60-day DL (6/11)
06/10/14 1B Mitch Moreland Ankle 15-day DL (6/8)
06/04/14 P Alexi Ogando Elbow 60-day DL (6/3)
06/04/14 P Matt Harrison Back 60-day DL (5/14), out for season
05/22/14 1B Prince Fielder Neck 60-day DL (5/17)
05/21/14 P Martin Perez Elbow 60-day DL (5/11)
04/25/14 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Back 60-day DL (4/23); out for season
04/23/14 P Pedro Figueroa Elbow 60-day DL (4/23)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (3/23)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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