Angels vs Rangers starting pitchers
- Andrew Heaney for Texas Rangers
- Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles Angels
Angels vs Rangers game preview
In the upcoming face-off in Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Texas Rangers, promising an engaging pitcher's duel between Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney. Anderson, pitching for the Angels, has shown a solid performance this season, boasting a 2.92 ERA and a WHIP of 1.14 through his innings, marking him as a consistent player on the mound. The Rangers will counter with Andrew Heaney, who has a higher ERA at 4.39 and a WHIP of 1.17, suggesting slightly more vulnerability. Both pitchers have recorded similar hits and home runs allowed, setting the stage for a tightly contested match-up.
Turning our focus to the Los Angeles Angels, despite losing their star player, Mike Trout, to knee surgery, the team has managed a middle-of-the-pack performance in batting statistics. Notably, they rank 8th in hits and have shown decent speed on bases, placed 8th in stolen bases as well. Nonetheless, their run production is slightly less impressive, ranking 16th in runs scored. This could be a challenging game for them unless players like Taylor Ward, who leads the team with a .269 batting average and 26 RBIs, can ignite the lineup and exploit Heaney’s susceptibility on the mound.
On the other hand, the Texas Rangers have displayed robust offensive stats this season, securing a top spot in hits and runs scored, ranking 5th in both categories. However, their aggressive batting comes with a trade-off in base running, where they lag at 29th in stolen bases. Jonah Heim and Adolis Garcia have been pivotal, with Heim leading in batting average and Garcia contributing significantly in home runs and RBIs. The Rangers' deep lineup poses a significant challenge for Anderson and the Angels' pitching staff, potentially leveraging any inconsistencies to maximize scoring opportunities during the game.
Texas Rangers injuries
- Evan Carter (LF): Day-To-Day
- Austin Pruitt (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Matt Duffy (3B): Day-To-Day
- Luis Mieses (OF): Day-To-Day
- Shane Greene (RP): Day-To-Day
Los Angeles Angels injuries
- Ryan Costeiu (SP): Day-To-Day
- Evan White (1B): Day-To-Day
- Miguel Sano (3B): 10-Day-IL
- Jose Cisnero (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Ehire Adrianza (3B): 10-Day-IL
Angels vs Rangers predictions
Let's start with the Angels. I think Jo Adell is due for a big game, and I'm projecting him to go yard at least once against Andrew Heaney. He's been quietly raking lately, and I think he'll take advantage of Heaney's tendency to give up the long ball. Meanwhile, I think Taylor Ward will continue his impressive season with a multi-hit game, and Willie Calhoun will chip in with an RBI or two. These guys have been the heart of the Angels' batting order, and I think they'll come through again tonight.
On the other side, I think the Rangers have the edge on the mound with Andrew Heaney going up against Tyler Anderson. Heaney's been a bit of a hard-luck loser this season, but I think he'll bounce back with a strong outing tonight. Offensively, I'm high on Adolis Garcia, who's been crushing the ball lately. I think he'll get to Anderson early and often, and Jonah Heim will provide some crucial RBIs from the bottom of the order. These guys have been carrying the Rangers' offense, and I think they'll do enough to get the win.
So, who's going to win this thing? I think the Rangers take it, 6-4. The Heaney-Anderson matchup is a close one, but I trust Heaney to come out on top. And with Garcia and Heim leading the charge, I think the Rangers' bats will be too much for the Angels to handle. Plus, the Rangers have been playing some sneaky-good baseball lately, and I think they'll ride that momentum to a win at Globe Life Field.
