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Angels vs Guardians: Cleveland Favored in Final Game of Series as Both Teams Face Key Injuries

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels will face the Cleveland Guardians in the final game of their three-game series. The Angels won the opening game of the series, breaking a losing streak, while Cleveland has lost four of their last five games. Both teams will be missing key players, with Los Angeles without several pitchers and position players, and Cleveland without key pitchers and center fielder Lane Thomas. Jack Kochanowicz and Gavin Williams will be the starting pitchers for their respective teams. Cleveland is the favorite in this matchup, with the current line at Cleveland -168. Be sure to check out our detailed prediction for this game and make your picks wisely.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +146 | Guardians -168
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-146) | Guardians -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 63%.

Los Angeles vs Cleveland Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels welcomed back star hitter Mike Trout after a month-long injury absence in Friday's game. Despite missing time, Trout has recorded nine home runs and 18 RBI in just 30 games. Taylor Ward leads the team with 15 home runs and 37 RBI, while Logan O'Hoppe closely follows with 14 home runs and 30 RBI. The Angels have a total of 166 extra-base hits in 56 games, including 80 doubles, 6 triples, and 80 home runs.

On the pitching side, Los Angeles is ranked 10th in Quality Starts but struggles with a 25th ranking in ERA, 27th in batting average against, and 28th in WHIP. Jose Soriano leads the team in wins, while Yusei Kikuchi tops the starters in ERA and strikeouts. Jack Kochanowicz is set to start for the Angels on Sunday, with a record of 3-6, a 5.07 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts.

The Angels have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 21 in offense, averaging 4.07 runs per game, while standing at 26th in defense, allowing 5.09 runs against them per game. Los Angeles currently holds a 26-30 record for the season.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians are struggling both at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, they rank 23rd in on-base percentage, runs scored, batting average, and slugging percentage. Kyle Manzardo leads in home runs while Carlos Santana and Jose Ramirez are tied for RBI. Defensively, they rank poorly in ERA, batting average against, WHIP, and Quality Starts. Tanner Bibee leads in wins and ERA, while Luis Ortiz leads in strikeouts. The Guardians have a power ranking of 17 and have a 30-25 record. Their offense ranks 22nd and defense ranks 20th. In their recent matchups, Los Angeles went 0-3 against Cleveland.

Los Angeles Angels Struggle Amidst Recent Losses and Offensive Woes

The Los Angeles baseball team has been struggling recently, losing five out of their last six games. They have also faced difficulties against Cleveland, losing six out of their last nine matchups and 15 out of their last 18 games played on the road against the Guardians. Los Angeles starting pitcher, Jack Kochanowicz, has had a tough time in his last two appearances, allowing 12 hits and eight runs in just 10.2 innings. In comparison, Cleveland's starter, Gavin Williams, has had a mixed performance in his recent outings but had a solid streak prior to his last game. Despite the return of star player Mike Trout from injury, the Angels have been lacking overall offensive performance, ranking low in runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage. Improvement is necessary for the team to achieve success in upcoming games.

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