Rockies at Angels
O/U 8.5 · RL Angels -1.5 · Angel Stadium
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Angels -1.5 +105
- Published odds
- +105
- Result
- Lost
- Final score
- 9-8
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The read
A warm June evening at Angel Stadium sets the stage for an interleague clash as the Los Angeles Angels host the Colorado Rockies, with both clubs eager to sweep away a difficult spring and find new life with the turn of the calendar page. At first glance, this matchup features a massive starting pitcher discrepancy between the Angels' rising star José Soriano and the Rockies' struggling veteran Kyle Freeland. While Freeland holds a stellar career 2.40 ERA against the Halos, his current form is disastrous, carrying an 8.08 ERA and allowing a whopping 15 earned runs over his last 13.2 innings. He now has to face an Angels lineup specifically optimized to destroy left-handed pitching, featuring nine consecutive right-handed hitters. This stack includes elite southpaw-crushers like Jose Siri, who boasts a .400 batting average and 1.255 OPS against lefties this season.
The critical factor that tilts this game heavily in the Angels' favor is the sudden, fresh wave of injuries hitting Colorado's roster today. The Rockies are forced to take the field without their top offensive producer, T.J. Rumfield, who was scratched from the lineup today with a right shoulder injury. Rumfield leads the Rockies in hits (57) and RBIs (28), and his sudden absence leaves Troy Johnston without protection in a heavily compromised lineup. Furthermore, the Rockies' bullpen was hit by a fresh blow with reliever Welinton Herrera landing on the 15-day IL today with elbow inflammation, joining a relief unit already missing Victor Vodnik and Jimmy Herget. With Colorado coming off an exhausting 19-6 loss yesterday, their remaining high-leverage arms are completely depleted, leaving them with almost no safety net once Freeland exits early.
The strongest counterargument to backing the Angels is José Soriano’s recent May slide, where his ERA climbed to 5.34 as his command wavered. However, facing a depleted Rockies team that is scoring just 4.1 runs per game over their last ten and missing their primary run-producer is the ultimate soft-landing spot for Soriano to get right. Additionally, the Angels enter tonight playing their most consistent baseball of the year, carrying a 6-4 record in their last ten games with a stellar +1.7 average run differential, while the Rockies are in freefall at 3-7 with a painful -2.9 run differential. Even with a steep -200 price tag, the tactical advantages, the extreme platoon mismatch, and Colorado’s fresh roster devastation make the Angels the only sensible side to back tonight.
Injuries noted
Angels: [KNOWN] Nolan Schanuel (1B) — Ankle (Left): An MRI on Schanuel's left ankle revealed tendinitis, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (May 28 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Yusei Kikuchi (SP) — Shoulder (Left): Kikuchi (shoulder) said Wednesday that he's slated to begin a throwing program soon and expressed hope that he'll be able to return to the Angels early in the second half of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (May 22 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Yoan Moncada (3B) — Knee (Right): Moncada isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (May 22 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Travis d'Arnaud (C) — Foot (Right): D'Arnaud (foot) told reporters Saturday that he does not have a timetable for his return from the 10-day injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. (May 16 — 16d ago) Rockies: [NEW] Welinton Herrera (RP) — Elbow (Left): The Rockies placed Herrera on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation. (Jun 1 — 0d ago) [NEW] TJ Rumfield (1B) — Shoulder (Right): Rumfield (shoulder) is not in the Rockies' starting lineup against the Angels on Monday. (Jun 1 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jimmy Herget (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Herget (shoulder) was cleared to resume playing catch May 24, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 1d ago) [NEW] Brenton Doyle (CF) — Oblique (Left): The Rockies announced Friday that Doyle (oblique) has been able to take part in some pool exercises since landing on the 10-day injured list May 21, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 1d ago) [NEW] Mickey Moniak (LF) — Ankle (Right): Moniak has been limited to rest and recovery since landing on the 10-day injured list May 22 due to right ankle tendinitis, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 1d ago) [NEW] Victor Vodnik (RP) — Elbow (Right): Vodnik (elbow) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 1d ago) [NEW] Jordan Beck (LF) — Hamstring (Left): Beck (hamstring) was able to begin a running progression this past week, MLB.com reports. (May 31 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Jose Quintana (SP) — Elbow (Left): The Rockies placed Quintana on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left elbow sprain. (May 28 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Chase Dollander (SP) — Elbow (Right): Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Wednesday that Dollander (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for the next 2-to-3 weeks, MLB.com reports. (May 20 — 12d ago)
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKMIKE TROUTH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
This is a statistical 'perfect storm' for Mike Trout. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland is in the midst of a disastrous stretch, posting a 13.17 ERA over his last five starts while allowing a massive 10 home runs in just 20.5 innings.
Trout remains the Angels' primary power threat with a .903 OPS and 14 homers, and he will be facing a lefty who is consistently leaving pitches in the heart of the zone. The Angels' lineup is constructed entirely of right-handed hitters tonight to exploit Freeland's vulnerability.
Batting second, Trout should see at least four plate appearances against a pitcher allowing a .341 opponent wOBA (which Savant suggests should be as high as .417 xwOBA). Given Freeland's inability to prevent extra-base hits and the Angels' projected high team total, Trout has multiple paths to clearing this line via his own production or driving in Zach Neto.
- GARY'S PICKHUNTER GOODMANH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
Hunter Goodman has established himself as the most consistent producer in the Rockies' heart of the order, hitting nearly .300 over the last two weeks. He enters this matchup batting 3rd, providing a high volume floor for run-scoring and RBI opportunities.
While Angels starter Jose Soriano has strong season-long numbers, he has regressed significantly in May, posting a 5.56 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over his last five starts. Soriano's primary issue lately has been control (15 walks in 27.5 IP), which often leads to elevated pitch counts and early exits to a vulnerable Angels bullpen (Jordan Romano carries a 10.13 ERA).
With high-OBP table setters like Jake McCarthy (.282 AVG) in front of him, Goodman is well-positioned to drive in runs or score himself against a pitcher currently struggling with command.
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