Following a six-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Angels (68-82) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (92-59) on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET. The Rays will give the nod to Taj Bradley (5-7) versus the Angels and Patrick Sandoval (7-13).
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Tampa Bay vs. Los Angeles Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
- Probable Pitchers: Bradley – TB (5-7, 5.46 ERA) vs Sandoval – LAA (7-13, 4.68 ERA)
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Rays vs. Angels Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Bradley | Sandoval | |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | GS | 26 |
| 5-7 | W-L | 7-13 |
| 5.46 | ERA | 4.68 |
| 90.2 | IP | 136.2 |
| 36 | BB | 66 |
| 118 | SO | 119 |
Rays Probable Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley
- His last appearance was on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, when the right-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up four hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 22-year-old has a 5.46 ERA and 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .249 to opposing hitters.
- Bradley is trying to pick up his second quality start of the year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in two of his 19 appearances this season.
- Bradley and his team have a record of 8-11-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games started by Bradley have an 11-8-0 record at hitting the over this season.
Bradley’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Twins | Sep. 13 | 4.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 8 | 6.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| at Guardians | Sep. 3 | 5.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| at Astros | Jul. 29 | 3.1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Orioles | Jul. 23 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
- The left-hander gave up five earned runs in five innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Seattle Mariners.
- The 26-year-old has pitched in 26 games this season with an ERA of 4.68 and 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .259.
- He has earned a quality start eight times in 26 starts this season.
- He has finished two appearances without allowing an earned run in 26 chances this season.
- The Angels have an 8-18-0 record against the spread in Sandoval’s starts.
- Sandoval’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 13 of 26 games.
Sandoval’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Mariners | Sep. 12 | 5.0 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Orioles | Sep. 6 | 5.0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 1 | 3.2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| at Mets | Aug. 25 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| vs. Rays | Aug. 19 | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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