Los Angeles Angels vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 7-23-23 MLB Picks
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Angels meet in the rubber match of their three-game interleague series in MLB action from Angels Stadium on Sunday. Who will be able to break through and earn the series win? Let’s dive in and find out.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates have really struggled offensively since the all-star break, scoring 4 runs or less in 6 of the 8 games since the break, but the Pirates got a surprisingly good pitching performance on Saturday to emerge with a 3-0 win over the Angels, improving to 43-55 on the year, but the Pirates still remain in the basement of the NL Central, 11.5 games back of the division-leading Brewers. Bryan Reynolds leads the Pirates with 83 hits while Jack Suwinski has a team-high 20 home runs and 51 RBIs this season. Andrew McCutchen also has a team-high .266 batting average and .377 OBP this season. Mitch Keller will get the start for the Pirates and is 9-5 with a 3.73 ERA and 130 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Angels Team Preview
The Los Angeles Angels came out of the all-star break flying with wins in 5 of their first 7 games including a series sweep of the Yankees, but the offense blew their chances in Saturday’s loss, a defeat that pushed the Angels to 50-49 on the year, 8 games back of the Rangers for the AL West division lead and 4 games back for the final AL Wild Card spot. Shohei Ohtani leads the Angels across the board, hitting .302 with 111 hits, 35 home runs and 76 RBIs while Hunter Renfroe has a team-high 22 doubles this season. Ohtani also has a team-high 7 triples to lead the Angels in three-baggers this season. Tyler Anderson will start for the Angels and is 4-2 with a 5.17 ERA and 73 strikeouts this season.
Los Angeles Angels Team Facts
The Angels have won eight of their last nine games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
The Angels have covered the run line eight of their last nine games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts
The Pirates have lost each of their last six day games against AL West opponents.
The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games against American League opponents following a win.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
Shohei Ohtani ranks 1st in the league in Home Runs (35) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Los Angeles Angels ranks 3rd in the league for home runs this season (151).
The Los Angeles Angels ranks 27th in the league for steals this season (49).
