Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 4, 2024

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Jul 4, 2024 6:13 AM
The Oakland Athletics look to extend their 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, July 4th at 4:07 PM at the Oakland Coliseum. Despite holding a subpar 32-56 overall record, the A's have fared slightly better at home with a 20-23 mark. Can they capitalize on their home-field advantage against the struggling Angels, who are 18-23 on the road this season?
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Angels vs Athletics statistics

Stat Angels Athletics
Hits 671 (19th) 638 (27th)
Batting Average .239 (18th) .221 (28th)
Runs Batted In 329 (Tied-20th) 300 (28th)
Runs 351 (Tied-19th) 313 (28th)
Home Runs 93 (Tied-12th) 99 (8th)
Walks 241 (Tied-22nd) 265 (Tied-13th)
Stolen Bases 72 (Tied-8th) 42 (24th)
Strikeouts 713 (14th) 846 (2nd)
Pitches 12240 (21st) 12435 (14th)

Oakland Athletics recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 5-0
7/2/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 7-5
6/30/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 5-1
6/29/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks L 3-0
6/28/24 @ Arizona Diamondbacks W 9-4

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 @ Oakland Athletics L 5-0
7/2/24 @ Oakland Athletics L 7-5
6/30/24 vs Detroit Tigers L 7-6
6/29/24 vs Detroit Tigers W 6-5 F/10
6/28/24 vs Detroit Tigers W 5-2

Angels vs Athletics predictions

As the Los Angeles Angels gear up to take on the Oakland Athletics, it’s worth keeping an eye on a few key players who are poised to make a strong impact. One to watch for sure is Jo Adell, whose power at the plate could be a major game changer; his potential for homers could really swing things in the Angels' favor. Another player, Luis Rengifo, has been connecting well with the ball, boasting a solid batting average that makes him a constant on-base threat. With these two, combined with Roansy Contreras starting on the mound and looking to keep his unbeaten status intact, the Angels have some solid opportunities to rack up the runs and keep things tight defensively.

On the flip side, the Oakland Athletics have some prowess of their own. Brent Rooker, leading the team with a batting average of .269 and a notable home run tally, stands out as a key figure who could push the A's forward in this matchup. His ability to drive in runs combined with his power hitting makes him an essential watch. Moreover, JP Sears, although having a challenging season, still shows signs of potential to hold down the fort. His strikeout rate is decent, and if he hits his spots correctly, it could spell trouble for the Angels’ lineup.

Predicting a winner in this interplay is always a challenge, but considering the statistics and current form, it tilts slightly in favor of the Los Angeles Angels. Their lineup just seems a bit more robust, especially with Rengifo and Adell looking sharp. Plus, Contreras on the mound could be the edge they need to suppress the Athletics’ hitters. Assuming the Angels can capitalize on their offensive opportunities and manage to contain Rooker, they look primed to snag a victory in this showdown. But hey, that’s baseball—anything can happen, right?

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Angels vs Athletics game info

Venue Oakland Coliseum
Location Oakland, California
First pitch Thu 4:07 PM
Temperature 66°
Chance of Rain 0%

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