Thursday, August 28, 2014

Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim

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Angel Stadium of Anaheim will be the backdrop for a tough contest in the close American League West. The home team Los Angeles Angels will turn to left-hander C.J. Wilson (10-8) with the start, while the Oakland Athletics will look to Sonny Gray (13-7) to get them back in gear.

These two teams are at the top of the division and all games between them have serious playoff implications. The Athletics have gotten big things from Gray so far this season. In his first full season, Gray has made 26 starts and has a 3.00 ERA with 143 strikeouts in 171 innings. His WHIP is a respectable 1.21 and will look to continue his success against the Angels. He has given up just 18 hits in 73 at-bats with Howie Kendrick and Kole Calhoun having the most experience against him with 10 at-bats, while Mike Trout has hit 2 home runs in 8 at-bats.

The veteran Wilson has been in the position numerous times during his career. He hasn’t had the best season of his career and has struggled a bit in the second half, but appears to be turning it around at the right time. He has allowed just 4 earned runs in his last 3 starts and is 2-0 in those starts. In his career against current Oakland players, he has allowed 50 hits in 234 at-bats. He has only allowed 4 home runs against current Athletics and Jonny Gomes (.350, 1 home run, 3 RBIs) is the only player with a lot of success.

Oakland Athletics Betting Trends

Oakland Athletics are 65-56-9 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Oakland Athletics is 1.3

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels are 62-63-5 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Los Angeles Angels is 0

Injuries to Watch

Oakland Athletics

08/25/14 C John Jaso Concussion out indefinitely
08/24/14 P Sean Doolittle Ribs 15-day DL (8/24)
08/15/14 SS Jed Lowrie Finger 15-day DL (8/14)
08/03/14 2B Nick Punto Hamstring 15-day DL (8/3)
06/24/14 1B Kyle Blanks Calf 60-day DL (6/23)
04/04/14 SS Jake Elmore Quad 60-day DL (3/28)
03/30/14 P A.J. Griffin Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Fernando Rodriguez Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Jarrod Parker Elbow 60-day DL (3/20), out for season

Los Angeles Angels

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
07/24/14 2B Grant Green Back 15-day DL (7/20)
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)

Guy's Pick: Take Oakland

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