Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Arizona Diamondbacks 7/2/23

The Arizona Diamondbacks (50-34) are on the road to face the Los Angeles Angels (44-41) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the three-game Interleague series.

The Diamondbacks lead the series 2-0 after winning 3-1 on Saturday. Starter Ryne Nelson went 7.1 innings to get the win, giving up one run on three hits, and Scott McGough earned his seventh save with a scoreless ninth.

Gabriel Moreno was 3 for 4 with one run in the win. Anthony Rendon went 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Angels.

ON THE MOUND

Zac Gallen (10-2, 3.02 ERA) is in line to take the mound for Arizona. The righty is tied for the NL lead in wins and is fifth in ERA and fifth in strikeouts (108). Gallen allowed four runs over six innings in his last start, an 8-4 home win over the Rays on Tuesday.

He was credited with the win, yielding five hits while striking out four and walking two. Lefty Reid Detmers (1-5, 3.77 ERA) gets the start for Los Angeles.

It’s his first appearance of the season against the Diamondbacks. In his last start on Monday, Detmers took a no-decision at home against the White Sox. He threw seven innings and gave up one run on two hits, striking out 10 and walking two in the 2-1 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, Arizona has averaged only 4.0 runs a game, down from their season average of 5.1, while slashing worse across the board (.232/.303/.393). Against lefties like Detmers this season, the D-backs have a .725 OPS.

Ketel Marte has the team’s best on-base percentage against left-handers at .396 over 62 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging only 3.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.9 for the season, with their on-base percentage dropping to .301 from .331.

The Halos have a .779 OPS against righties in 2023, the fourth highest in the league. With a 1.077 OPS over 234 at-bats, Shohei Ohtani has been their best hitter against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Arizona is on a three-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 26-14 in 2023. The D-backs have scored 5.6 runs per game away from home while allowing 4.7 runs.

Los Angeles has lost four in a row at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Halos are 22-20 at home this season, averaging 4.5 runs per game while surrendering 4.7. Arizona is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the teams at Angel Stadium of Anaheim with an average scoreline of 4.9-4.2.