Saturday, May 3, 9:05 PM on FSSW, FSW

Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Texas Rangers - Harrison, M (0-0) vs. Los Angeles Angels - Richards, G (2-0)

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Saturday night, the Los Angeles Angels will take on the Texas Rangers from Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The American League West division rivals will meet with the pitching matchup of left hander Matt Harrison against right hander Garrett Richards.

Last week, Matt Harrison made his first start in more than a year after being out due to a back injury. The 28-year-old pitched well against the Seattle Mariners, allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits in 6 innings with 2 walks and 4 strikeouts.  In his career, he is 48-32 with a 4.14 ERA. In his career against the current Los Angeles roster, Harrison has allowed 22 hits in 87 at-bat with 2 home runs allowed. Howie Kendrick and Albert Pujols each have a home run against him and with Pujols swinging like he did when he was a Cardinal, Harrison will need to be extra cautious.

The 25-year-old Richards is 2-0 this season with a 2.53 ERA in 5 starts. He has pitched exceptionally well throughout the season for the Angels, allowing just 16 hits in 32 innings. He has allowed just 9 earned runs with 31 strikeouts and 16 walks. In his brief career, he has allowed 21 hits in 70 at-bats with Adrian Beltre claiming the only home run off. Elvis Andrus has a .333 average against him in 15 at-bats, which will be helpful for the Rangers to get their offense rolling.

Texas Rangers Betting Trends

Texas Rangers are 14-12-1 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Texas Rangers is -0.4

Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels are 18-8-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Los Angeles Angels is 1.3

Injuries to Watch

Texas Rangers

04/25/14 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Back 15-day DL (4/23)
04/23/14 P Pedro Figueroa Elbow 15-day DL (4/23)
04/19/14 LF James Adduci Finger 15-day DL (4/19)
04/18/14 P Tanner Scheppers Elbow 15-day DL (4/18)
04/08/14 P Joe Saunders Ankle 15-day DL (4/5)
03/31/14 C Geovany Soto Knee 60-day DL (3/30)
03/31/14 2B Jurickson Profar Shoulder 60-day DL (3/23)
03/28/14 P Derek Holland Knee 60-day DL (3/3)
03/28/14 RF Engel Beltre Leg 60-day DL (3/26)
03/28/14 P Joe Ortiz Foot 60-day DL (2/14)

Los Angeles Angels

04/17/14 P Ryan Brasier Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
04/16/14 P Dane De La Rosa Shoulder 15-day DL (4/13)
04/15/14 RF Kole Calhoun Ankle 15-day DL (4/15)
04/10/14 RF Josh Hamilton Thumb 15-day DL (4/9)
03/30/14 P Brian Moran Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/30/14 P Sean Burnett Forearm 15-day DL (3/21)

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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