Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees Prediction 7-19-23 MLB Picks
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels meet Wednesday in MLB action at Angel Stadium. The Angels look to complete the sweep, while the Yankees look to avoid a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Two Struggling Pitchers Small Sample Size
Carlos Rodon has pitched just 10.1 innings this season, but he’s allowed 8 hits and 6 runs while walking 4. That leads to a 5.23 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Chase Silseth has pitched just 18.2 innings this season, but he’s allowed 17 hits and 11 earned runs while walking 13. Silseth has a 5.30 ERA and 1.61 WHIP on the season, and he’s allowing a 5.40 ERA at home through 8.1 frames. Small sample sizes on both sides, but based on the numbers, I’m not thrilled to get behind either pitcher.
Angels Offense Is Alive
The Angels have produced 9 runs in this series, and they’ve produced 35 runs in 5 games since the all star break. That’s an average of 7 runs per game for those not doing the math at home. Shohei Ohtani put together his 76th RBI yesterday while hitting a league leading seventh triple. The Angels' offense is as hot as it’s been all season, and you have to believe that will continue against a pitcher who hasn’t gotten off to a great start.
Randy’s Pick
The Yankees remain in a funk offensively, while the Angels have caught fire post all star break. Neither pitcher is inspiring much confidence, but it’s the Angel's red-hot offense that you should have confidence in heading into this contest. It’s the one glaring positive in a battle between two shaky at best pitchers. Give me the Angels to complete the sweep of the Yankees.
