Athletics Look to Maintain Streak of Success Against Angels in Final Series of Season
Oakland and Los Angeles are set to play the final three games of the season with the A's hoping to avoid a sweep against the Twins, and the Angels looking to bounce back
Game outlook
Oakland and Los Angeles are set to play the final three games of the season with the A's hoping to avoid a sweep against the Twins, and the Angels looking to bounce back after a shutout loss against the Rangers. Ken Waldichuk (ERA 5.49) and Chase Silseth (ERA 4.1) will start the series opener with LA being the betting favorite at -140. The teams have split their past 10 meetings, with Oakland winning their most recent set at home September 1-3.
Game Info
When: Friday, 9/29/2023 @ 9:38pm EST
Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Stadium Athletics vs Angels Betting Odds Moneyline: Athletics +129 | Angels -140
Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-161) | Angels -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 58%.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics have had a disappointing season, dropping their third straight and 11th from the last 13 games as they were knocked off in the middle game of their road set with the Twins. Oakland is now 48-110 on the season and the bottom of the AL West, 41 games behind the Texas Rangers for the top spot. On Wednesday, the A’s finished with 9 hits but could not effectively capitalize on their opportunities, as they only went 4-14 with runners in scoring position and left seven runners on base. In their upcoming game, the Athletics will have Ken Waldichuk on the mound for his 35th appearance and 22nd start of the season. He carries a 4-8 record with a 5.29 ERA, a 1.544 WHIP, 68 walks and 129 strikeouts through 136 innings of work on the season. With a power ranking of 29, Oakland is #30 in offense, #29 in defense, and 48-110-1 overall.