The Oakland Athletics (39-95) begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (64-70) on Friday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. First pitch is at 9:40 PM. The Angels will give the nod to Patrick Sandoval (7-10) against the Athletics and JP Sears (2-11).
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Los Angeles vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 1, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
- How to Watch on TV: NSPCA
- Probable Pitchers: Sandoval – LAA (7-10, 4.17 ERA) vs Sears – OAK (2-11, 4.80 ERA)
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Angels vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Sandoval | Sears | |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | GS | 26 |
| 7-10 | W-L | 2-11 |
| 4.17 | ERA | 4.80 |
| 123 | IP | 140.2 |
| 59 | BB | 37 |
| 109 | SO | 135 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
- His most recent time out came on Friday, Aug. 25 against the New York Mets, when the left-hander tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up two hits.
- In 23 games this season, the 26-year-old has a 4.17 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .247 to opposing hitters.
- Sandoval is looking to record his ninth quality start of the year.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he held his opponents to zero earned runs.
- Sandoval’s team is 8-15-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Games Sandoval has started this season hit the over 10 times in 23 chances.
Sandoval’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mets | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 19 | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| at Rangers | Aug. 14 | 2.2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| vs. Giants | Aug. 7 | 6.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| at Braves | Aug. 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: JP Sears
- The left-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed nine hits in six innings against the Chicago White Sox.
- The 27-year-old has pitched to a 4.80 ERA this season with 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.4 walks per nine across 26 games.
- He has started 26 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in seven of them.
- He has made 26 appearances and finished two of them without allowing an earned run.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 27-year-old ranks 46th in ERA (4.80), 31st in WHIP (1.230), and 31st in K/9 (8.6).
- The Athletics have gone 13-13-0 ATS in Sears’ 26 starts with a set spread.
- Sears’ starts hit the over on the run total 13 times in 26 games with a set total this season.
Sears’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at White Sox | Aug. 26 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Orioles | Aug. 20 | 4.0 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 14 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| vs. Rangers | Aug. 8 | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Dodgers | Aug. 3 | 5.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
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