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Angels vs Pirates: Pitching Duel Set for Exciting Final Game of Series

The Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off in the final game of a three-game series, with the Angels looking to build off a 9-0 win on Tuesday. Jose Soriano (ERA: 3.77) will start for the Angels, while Martin Perez (ERA: 3.15) will take the mound for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is the favored team with a line of -130, after opening at -132.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +116 | Pirates -130
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-186) | Pirates -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs Pittsburgh Stats

Los Angeles Angels

Jose Soriano will be starting in the upcoming game, following his impressive performance in his last outing where he held a strong offensive team to only one run in five innings. Despite some inconsistency, Soriano has shown the ability to silence opponents in recent games, conceding zero or one run in three of his last four starts. The Angels, who are near the end of a road trip, have struggled recently, losing eight of their last ten games. They are dealing with injuries to key players like Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. However, Luis Rengifo has been a standout performer with 11 RBIs and a high OPS. The team has averaged 4.00 runs per game and has a pitching staff with a 4.89 ERA, placing them 28th in the league. Overall, the Angels have a power ranking of 28, ranking 19th in offense and 27th in defense, with a record of 13-23 this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

Martin Perez will be pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Perez has had a decent season so far, maintaining a 3.34 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP with a 1-2 record in 34.2 innings. However, his career record against the Los Angeles Angels is mediocre, with a 4.20 ERA and an 8-6 record in 122 innings. Pittsburgh has struggled offensively, scoring an average of only 3.61 runs per game and currently ranks 25th in power ranking. Despite their lackluster offense, the Pirates have had better success on the defensive end, ranking 10th in ERA. Connor Joe has been a standout hitter for the Pirates with 14 RBIs and a solid .801 OPS. Los Angeles has won 1 out of their last 3 matchups against Pittsburgh.//{ Claim the best betting offers available from all the online sportsbooks!

Angels vs. Pirates: Exciting Pitching Matchup Looms Despite Recent Struggles

Despite recent struggles from both teams, the Los Angeles Angels and Pittsburgh Pirates are poised for an intriguing pitching matchup. The Pirates have only secured four victories in their last ten games, with two of those wins coming against the struggling Rockies. On the other hand, Angels' pitcher Jose Soriano has been exceptional, allowing just five runs over his last 19 innings of work. In contrast, Pirates' starter Martin Perez has been inconsistent, giving up at least three runs in three of his last four outings. This pitching duel has the potential to be a tight contest, with Soriano's strong performances giving the Angels an edge over the shaky Perez and the Pirates.

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