Los Angeles Angels vs
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Nationals Favored to Win as Angels and Nationals Face Off in Series Finale

The Angels and Nationals will wrap up their interleague series on Sunday morning with RHP Davis Daniel starting for Los Angeles and LHP MacKenzie Gore on the mound for Washington. The Nationals took the series opener with a 3-2 win in 10 innings. The game is set to begin at 11:35 a.m. EST at Nationals Park, with Washington favored to win at -135.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +124 | Nationals -135
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-165) | Nationals -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs Washington Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels had a strong stretch of games prior to their recent loss, posting a 4-2 record and averaging 4.8 runs per game. Michael Stefanic and Anthony Rendon had notable performances at the plate, with Stefanic collecting multiple hits in all but one game in August. The pitching staff has improved with a 3.41 team ERA in the last 12 games, ranking second-best in the American League over the last two weeks. However, starting pitcher Davis has struggled in recent starts, going 0-3 with an 8.83 ERA. The bullpen, led by RHP Hunter Strickland, has been solid with a 4.24 ERA. On the injury front, the Angels have lost outfielder Mike Trout and second baseman Luis Rengifo for the remainder of the season. Los Angeles currently has a power ranking of 24 and is ranked 25th in offense, 26th in defense, and holds a 51-65 record for the season.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals had a mixed performance in their recent games, with a win in extra innings following a loss, but overall struggling with a 4-8 record in their last 12 games. The offense has been producing well, with 66 runs in their last 13 games and an impressive .279 batting average. Outfielder Alex Call has been a standout player, hitting safely in multiple games and driving in game-winning runs. However, the pitching has been a challenge for the team, with a 5.46 team ERA over the past two weeks. Despite this, reliever Derek Law has been performing well with a 2.99 ERA. The team is also dealing with injuries to reliever Jordan Weems and shortstop C.J. Abrams. Overall, the Nationals have a power ranking of 26, with an offense ranked at #16 and a defense at #25. Their current record is 53-64.

National's Strong Pitching Expected to Lead to Victory in Battle for Fourth Place

The recent performances of both teams in the battle for fourth place have shown a balanced competition, with each team winning three of the last six games against each other, with three games decided by two runs or less. Despite recent struggles, Gore managed to secure a victory in his previous outing by improving his command and striking out six batters. Gore has shown better results at home, winning five out of 14 starts compared to two wins on the road. Additionally, he has had four starts at Nationals Park where he allowed only one run. On the other hand, Daniel has faced two losses in road starts this season, with the team having a 1-4 record when he pitches. Based on these factors, a close game is expected, and the Nationals are favored to win.

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