Los Angeles Angels Face Off Against New York Yankees Amidst Losing Streaks

Los Angeles Angels Face Off Against New York Yankees Amidst Losing Streaks
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The Los Angeles Angels (33-37) are set to take on the New York Yankees (42-28) this Monday at 7:05 p.m. ET, with both teams currently grappling with a three-game losing streak.

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Pitching Duel: Schmidt vs. Soriano
On the mound, the Yankees will rely on Clarke Schmidt (3-3), while the Angels have chosen José Soriano (4-5) for the task.

Yankees’ Expected Starter: Clarke Schmidt

  • Clarke Schmidt, in his 11th start of the season, carries a 3-3 record with a 3.60 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 55 2/3 innings.
  • In his latest performance last Wednesday, Schmidt demonstrated mastery by throwing six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits against the Kansas City Royals.
  • The 29-year-old right-hander boasts a .221 opponent batting average and averages 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings over 10 appearances this year.
  • Notably, he has delivered five quality starts so far and is riding a streak of four outings lasting five or more innings, with an average of 5.5 innings per game.
  • Impressively, in two of his 10 outings, he didn’t concede an earned run to the opposite team.
  • The Angels’ lineup poses a moderate challenge with a collective batting average of .226, 29th rank in total hits (524), 20th in runs scored (292), and flaunts the 11th best slugging percentage (.402) with the fourth-most home runs (100) in MLB.
  • Earlier in the season, Schmidt stymied the Angels over six innings, giving up no earned runs on four hits while striking out four.

Angels’ Expected Starter: José Soriano

  • Soriano, marking his 15th start, enters with a 4-5 record.
  • Last Wednesday, he showcased his potential against the Athletics, pitching seven solid innings and conceding only one earned run on two hits.
  • The 26-year-old right-hander has an ERA of 3.86, collecting 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings, and has limited opponents to a .269 average over 14 starts.
  • Soriano has provided the Angels with seven quality starts, consistently lasting five or more innings in 11 out of 14 attempts, maintaining an average of 5.7 innings per outing.
  • He has thrown four games this season where he did not allow an earned run.
  • The Yankees present a formidable offensive lineup, ranking third in MLB with 370 runs this season, sporting a .256 batting average, and ranking second with 109 home runs.
  • Soriano’s performance this year places him 46th in ERA at 3.86, 72nd in WHIP at 1.500, and 49th in strikeouts per nine innings among the league’s qualified pitchers.

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