The Los Angeles Angels (35-31) host the Seattle Mariners (31-32) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday with the three-game series in the balance.
The Mariners evened the series 1-1 after winning 6-2 on Saturday, their second head-to-head victory in five games this season. Gabe Speier got the win with 0.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
J.P. Crawford was 4 for 5 with a double, one run, and one RBI in the win. Julio Rodriguez went 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs. Zach Neto went 2 for 3 with one run for the Angels.
ON THE MOUND
Bryce Miller (3-3, 4.46 ERA) is slated for the start for Seattle. The right-hander allowed seven runs over 2.1 innings in his last start, a 12-3 road defeat against the Rangers on June 4. He took the loss, giving up eight hits while striking out two and walking two.
RHP Griffin Canning (4-2, 4.47 ERA) will take the mound for Los Angeles. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Mariners. In his last start on June 4, Canning took a no-decision on the road against the Astros. He threw six innings and gave up one run on four hits, striking out four and walking one in the 2-1 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Seattle has averaged 4.0 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.4. Against righties like Canning this season, the M’s have a .684 OPS.
Crawford is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a .795 OPS in 135 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 4.8 for the season.
The Halos have a .745 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a .989 OPS over 184 at-bats, Shohei Ohtani has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Seattle is 14-17 away from home in 2023, scoring 4.4 runs per game while allowing 4.8 runs. Los Angeles has gone 19-14 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game while surrendering 4.8.
In the last 10 games between the AL West rivals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, each club has won five, though Seattle has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 5.4-3.6.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Mariners are fourth in the AL West, 10 games behind the division-leading Rangers. The Angels are third in the AL West, seven games behind the Rangers.
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