The Los Angeles Angels (59-60) open a three-game series against the Texas Rangers (70-48) with a Monday meeting at Globe Life Field. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET. The probable starters are Max Scherzer (11-4) for the Rangers and Patrick Sandoval (6-8) for the Angels.
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Texas vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 14, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Probable Pitchers: Scherzer – TEX (11-4, 3.88 ERA) vs Sandoval – LAA (6-8, 4.10 ERA)
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Rangers vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Scherzer | Sandoval | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | GS | 20 |
| 11-4 | W-L | 6-8 |
| 3.88 | ERA | 4.10 |
| 120.2 | IP | 109.2 |
| 34 | BB | 46 |
| 136 | SO | 92 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer
- In his most recent time out on Wednesday, the right-hander went seven innings against the Oakland Athletics, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
- The 39-year-old has put up an ERA of 3.88, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 21 games this season. Opponents are batting .232 against him.
- Scherzer is trying to prolong a third-game quality start streak in this game.
- In four of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
- The 39-year-old’s 3.88 ERA ranks 33rd, 1.177 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 10.1 K/9 ranks 14th among qualifying pitchers this season.
- When Scherzer starts, his team is 13-9-0 against the spread this season.
- In Scherzer’s 22 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over 11 times.
Scherzer’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Aug. 8 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. White Sox | Aug. 3 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| vs. Nationals | Jul. 28 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 22 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| vs. Dodgers | Jul. 16 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
- The left-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings pitched against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 20 games this season with an ERA of 4.10 and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .247.
- He has seven quality starts in 20 chances this season.
- He has two appearances with no earned runs allowed in 20 chances this season.
- The Angels have a 7-13-0 record against the spread in Sandoval’s starts.
- Sandoval has had 20 starts that oddsmakers set a total for this season, and eight of those outings hit the over.
Sandoval’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Braves | Aug. 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| at Tigers | Jul. 27 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| vs. Yankees | Jul. 18 | 7.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| at Padres | Jul. 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
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