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Los Angeles Angels to Face San Francisco Giants in Interleague Series with Giants Favored as Battling Teams Deal with Key Player Absences, Recent Struggles

The Los Angeles Angels will face the San Francisco Giants in a three-game interleague series, with the Giants currently holding the advantage in the standings. Los Angeles has struggled recently, losing four out of their last six games and will be without several key players. San Francisco, on the other hand, has won five of their last seven games and will also be missing a number of players. Patrick Sandoval will start on the mound for the Angels, while Keaton Winn will start for the Giants. San Francisco is the betting favorite for the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +126 | Giants -137
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-205) | Giants -1.5 (+16)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 58%.

Los Angeles vs San Francisco Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are currently ranked 14th in slugging percentage, 18th in batting average, 21st in runs scored, and 24th in on-base percentage. Taylor Ward leads the team with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, and 61 hits, while Jo Adell also has 12 home runs and is second in RBI with 30. The team has hit 102 doubles, 7 triples, and 76 home runs, totaling 185 extra-base hits in 68 games. In terms of pitching, the Angels are ranked 19th in Quality Starts and batting average allowed, 26th in WHIP, and 28th in ERA. Tyler Anderson leads the team in wins with 5 and in ERA for starting pitchers at 2.63. Patrick Sandoval is the team leader in strikeouts with 75 but has a record of 2-8 and an ERA of 5.23. Overall, the Angels have a power ranking of 29, ranking 21st in offense, 27th in defense, and have a record of 26-42 this season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants have had a mixed performance in various statistical categories this season. Offensively, the team ranks in the middle of the pack in on-base percentage, batting average, runs scored, and slugging percentage. Michael Conforto, Thairo Estrada, and Matt Chapman lead the team in home runs, with Estrada also leading in RBI. The Giants have a decent amount of extra-base hits but have struggled in certain pitching categories, such as Quality Starts and ERA. Logan Webb and Jordan Hicks have been standout performers in pitching, and Keaton Winn will be starting the next game. The Giants have an average power ranking, with their offense and defense ranking below average. In head-to-head matchups, the Giants have had recent success against the Los Angeles team.

Los Angeles Dominates NL West While San Francisco Falters at Home

Los Angeles has emerged victorious in six of their last eight matchups against teams from the National League West, while San Francisco has faltered in five of their last seven games played at home. Patrick Sandoval, the starting pitcher for Los Angeles, had a tough outing recently but had shown promise in his two previous starts, allowing only three runs in 12 innings. On the other hand, San Francisco's starter Keaton Winn has struggled in his last four appearances, surrendering 24 runs in just 12.2 innings, resulting in losses for his team each time. San Francisco's pitching staff is also struggling, with a team ERA of 4.34 and an opponent batting average of .256. Despite injuries to key players, Los Angeles has seen strong performances from Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, who have contributed significantly to the team's success with their impressive offensive stats.

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