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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt Expected to Shine Against Angels in Series Opener, Los Angeles vs New York Stats and Predictions revealed

This content provides a preview of the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees. Both teams are coming off series where they are trying to avoid being swept. The Yankees swept the Angels earlier in the season. The starting pitchers for the game will be Jose Soriano for the Angels and Clarke Schmidt for the Yankees. New York is the favorite to win the game according to the betting odds.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +176 | Yankees -208
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-117) | Yankees -1.5 (-102)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 68%.

Los Angeles vs New York Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels suffered their second consecutive loss, falling to the Orioles in the middle game of the set on Saturday. The team has dropped five of their last six games and currently holds a 33-37 record, standing fourth in the AL West, 6.5 games behind the Astros for the top spot. In the game against Baltimore, the Angels finished with eight hits, with Taylor Ward leading the way with three RBIs and Luis Rengifo adding two runs and two RBIs. Rengifo homered twice in the game, while Mike Trout also hit a home run. Pitcher Tyler Anderson took the loss, allowing six runs on nine hits over five innings. Jose Soriano will be on the mound for the Angels in his 15th start of the season, with a record of 4-5 and a 3.86 ERA. Los Angeles is ranked 17th in offense, scoring an average of 4.20 runs per game, and 24th in defense, allowing an average of 4.97 runs against them per game.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees lost their second straight game against the Boston Red Sox in a close one-run contest on Saturday, dropping their overall record to 42-28. Despite this, they still hold a 4.5-game lead in the AL East. In the game, the Yankees struggled with hitting, finishing with just six hits and going two for nine with runners in scoring position. Carlos Rodon took the loss after allowing four runs on seven hits over five innings. Clarke Schmidt will be starting for the Yankees in the upcoming game against the Angels, with a record of 3-3 and a 3.60 ERA for the season. The Yankees have a power ranking of 7, with the third-best offense in the league, scoring an average of 5.36 runs per game. Los Angeles has won their last three matchups against New York.

Yankees' Schmidt Expected to Shine Against Angels in Series Opener

Schmidt has demonstrated strong performance recently, with two scoreless outings surrounding a 5.2 inning loss to Cleveland where he allowed three runs. The Yankees possess a formidable offense, especially at home, in contrast to the Angels who have displayed inconsistency. Soriano also had a successful performance against the Athletics in his last appearance and may present a challenge to the unfamiliar Yankees hitters. Despite Los Angeles' struggles against the Orioles, who do not compare to the Yankees' success this season, Schmidt is expected to deliver another solid performance. With the support of the Yankees' offense, the team is anticipated to secure a victory in the series opener.

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