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Nationals vs Angels: Interleague Matchup at Nationals Park; Angels Favored to Win

The Washington Nationals (52-64) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (51-64) in an Interleague matchup on Saturday night at Nationals Park. Griffin Canning will start for the Angels, while Patrick Corbin will take the mound for the Nationals. Los Angeles is currently favored to win, with the betting line opening at -106 and now at -107. Both teams will be playing for pride in this evening's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels -107 | Nationals -105
• Spread: Angels -1.5 (+146) | Nationals +1.5 (-167)
• Total: Over/Under 9.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 52%.

Los Angeles vs Washington Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The LA Angels faced a 3-2 defeat against the Nats with Jose Soriano delivering a strong start, allowing only one run in six innings. Offensively, Joe Adell hit a two-run home run and Kevin Pillar stole four bases, but the team struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position, leaving 26 on base. Without Mike Trout, the Angels have been seeking a big bat to fill his absence, with Shohei Ohtani being a potential replacement. The team ranks low in runs per game, home runs, ERA, and quality starts. Griffin Canning will take the mound, with a history of struggles including high walk rates. The team's power ranking is 24 with low rankings in offense and defense, holding a record of 51-65 this season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

Alex Call, a 29-year-old outfielder, has shown promise in the big leagues after spending time in AAA Rochester. His performance has been solid, hitting .415 with four steals in 53 at-bats with the Nationals. Washington, lacking power and ranking last in homers, could benefit from adding a big bat next season. On the pitching front, lefty Patrick Corbin has struggled in recent starts but has shown some improvement. Washington Nationals have an offense ranking of 16 and a power ranking of 26, with a record of 53-64. In their last three matchups, Los Angeles went 1-2 against Washington.

Pitching Concerns Loom as Nationals Face Angels in Key Series

The Washington Nationals entered this series on a three-game winning streak, showing significant improvement in their hitting performance. However, it must be noted that there are concerns about the pitching capabilities of Corbin. In a previous match against the Angels, Corbin allowed four runs in five innings during a 6-4 victory for Washington. The Angels have a .250 batting average against left-handed pitchers, suggesting that they may have an advantage against Corbin. Additionally, Canning has demonstrated a tendency to issue too many walks and has allowed six runs in a game on two occasions over his last five starts. These factors indicate that pitching may be a challenge for both teams in the upcoming match.

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