Oakland Athletics (29-52) vs. LA Angels (31-46)
June 26, 2024 4:07 pm EDT
The Line: LA Angels -123 / Oakland Athletics +105; Over/Under: +9
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In this article, we will formulate an LA Angels vs Oakland Athletics Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 26th at Angel Stadium.
Oakland Pitching Struggled
The Oakland pitching really struggled on Tuesday, and they ended up losing by two runs. Mitch Spence got the start, and he went 5.1 innings, giving up eight hits and six runs. Oakland is averaging 3.57 runs per game, while its pitching is giving up 4.82 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. This team’s offense has been an issue, and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. Brent Rooker has hit 13 home runs and driven in 44 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the A’s will be Joey Estes, who has a 2-2 record and an ERA of 5.53. In his last start against the Minnesota Twins, he went six innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Angels Hold On for Victory
The Angels didn’t have the best game on Tuesday, but they were still able to secure the victory. The Angels gave up two runs in the top of the 8th, but they still won 7-5. Mickey Moniak hit a home run and drove in four RBIs. The Angels are averaging 4.05 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.05 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 27th. Taylor Ward has hit 13 home runs and driven in 40 RBIs. Mike Trout is hurt and not having him is a big loss for this team. The Angels will face the Tigers following this series.
LA Angels vs Oakland Athletics Prediction
Estes was better in his last start, but he still sits with an ERA of 5.53. Estes is going to get blown up early in this game, and it’s going to get out of control here. The Angels are averaging 4.05 runs, and they are going to have no issue getting the offense out to a fast start. The Athletics offense is going to really struggle here, and it’s going to be the angels that are going to get the job done. Back the Angels.
