Analysis of MLB Game: Oakland vs LA Angels on July 5, 2023, 5:07 AM
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Oakland Athletics vs. LA Angels Game Analysis
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics, who succeeded in achieving back-to-back wins with Joey Estes' complete game, will have JP Sears (4 wins, 7 losses, 5.00 ERA) attempting his 5th win of the season. In the Arizona away game on the 29th, Sears showed a performance of 6 innings and 3 earned runs, indicating he's somewhat breaking out of his recent slump. Last year, he struggled away against the Angels but excelled at home with 6 scoreless innings. However, his daytime game record this year of 3 wins and 6 losses with a 6.14 ERA can be a major variable. The Oakland batting lineup, which scored 5 runs, including 2 home runs, targeting Daniel the previous day, has shown batting performance beyond expectations in this series. Although they regret only having 1 hit in 8 at-bats with runners in scoring position, they are covering it with long hits. Thanks to Estes' complete game, the bullpen was able to rest, which is a tremendous benefit.
LA Angels
The LA Angels, suffering a three-game losing streak due to their batting slump, will have Roansy Contreras (1 win, 3.82 ERA) attempting his 2nd win of the season. In his first starting game of the season on the 27th against Oakland at home, Contreras showed a performance of 3 innings and 1 earned run, proving that he does not fit well as a starting pitcher. His away-game pitching content is not favorable, making it hard to expect much from starting pitcher Contreras. The Angels' batting lineup, which was held back by Estes' pitching and suffered a complete game shutout with 5 hits the previous day, is showing significantly poor batting performance on the road. The 3 double plays were a bonus. Nevertheless, the bullpen's 2.2 innings with 3 hits and no earned runs can be some consolation.
Game Prediction
Recently, the Angels are not good at hitting left-handed pitchers, and Sears has a strong record in home games. In this game as well, the Angels' batting lineup is not likely to revive easily. Ultimately, it depends on how long Contreras can hold out, but with issues in his inning management and Oakland's more focused batting lineup in this series, the game might be decided before the Angels can leverage their bullpen advantage. Oakland Athletics, who have the upper hand in starting pitching, are closer to victory.
Predicted Score
4:3 Oakland Victory
Handicap & Under/Over
Handicap: LA Angels Victory
Under/Over: Under
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