The Los Angeles Angels (59-82) are poised to seize the series lead against the Texas Rangers (68-74) in the concluding game of their four-game series on Sunday afternoon. The showdown will take place at Globe Life Field, with the first pitch set for 2:35 PM ET.
Caden Dana, 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA, is slated to start for the Angels. On the other side, the Rangers will send Andrew Heaney to the mound, who holds a record of 4-13 and a 3.81 ERA.
The last ten matchups between Los Angeles and Texas have resulted in a balanced split.
**This preview was crafted prior to Saturday’s game.**
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Angels Aim to Break Road Series Losing Streak
The Angels have shown improvement over the past week, winning four of their last six contests. They managed to split the first two games of this series and are determined to avoid their fifth straight road series loss with a victory on Sunday.
Los Angeles has an average of 3.92 runs scored per game. Their batting average stands at .230, ranking 28th in the league. Additionally, they have a .301 on-base percentage (27th) and a .372 slugging percentage (25th).
Zach Neto leads the Angels with a .255 batting average and 67 RBIs, while Taylor Ward paces the squad with 21 home runs.
The pitching staff for Los Angeles has struggled, allowing 4.38 runs per game. Opponents have a .240 batting average against them, placing them 17th in the league. Their 4.46 ERA ranks 26th, and a WHIP of 1.32 puts them at 24th.
In his previous start, Dana surrendered two hits and two runs over six innings in a 3-2 win against Seattle. Another strong performance will be vital for the Angels to secure victory.
Jo Adell is listed as questionable due to an oblique strain.
Rangers Seek Fourth Straight Home Series Win
Recently, the Rangers have performed well, particularly at home, winning three consecutive series. After losing two out of three earlier series against the Angels this season, they will aim to level the regular season series with a win on Sunday.
Texas is averaging 4.18 runs per game, with a batting average of .239, which ranks 21st in the league. Their on-base percentage stands at .306 (21st), while their slugging percentage is at .378 (24th).
Corey Seager has been a standout player for the Rangers, boasting a .278 batting average, 30 home runs, and 74 RBIs.
Despite some offensive struggles, Texas’ pitching has also faced challenges, allowing 4.19 runs per game. Opponents have a .240 batting average against them, ranking 15th in the league. Their 4.27 ERA is 22nd, and a WHIP of 1.28 places them 21st.
Heaney’s last outing featured three hits and no runs over five innings, contributing to a 7-4 victory against the Yankees. A repeat of that performance will be essential for Texas to secure the win.
Smart Bets for Angels vs. Rangers
The Rangers have triumphed in five of their last seven home games, while the Angels have experienced defeat in eight of their last ten away games. Texas has demonstrated superior offensive capabilities, scoring 14 runs in their last three home games, compared to the Angels’ nine runs in their last three road games. Although Dana impressed in his debut start, allowing only two runs to a struggling offense, he now faces a Rangers team that is performing well at home. Given the Angels’ unreliable bullpen, expect Texas to thrive offensively in this matchup. Los Angeles’ ongoing offensive issues are likely to persist, as Heaney has been effective in recent outings, particularly at home. He has previously limited the Angels’ offense, allowing six runs across four starts against them. Bet on Texas to cover the run line.
