Will Angels Find Their Swing Against Mariners at Angel Stadium?
As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to host the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium on July 11, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The Angels, with a recent performance that has left much to be desired, are looking for redemption in this upcoming match.
Analyzing the past games, it's clear that the Angels have struggled both offensively and defensively. In their most recent game against the Texas Rangers, despite out-hitting their opponents with 9 hits to 8, they fell short by one run, ending the game at a 4-5 loss. This pattern of narrowly missing victory has been consistent; in another game against the Rangers, they managed 8 hits but again were outscored by five runs.
A concerning trend for the Angels has been their inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. With an average of .257 and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .278 from one of these games reflecting broader issues within their lineup. Despite having runners in scoring positions multiple times across these matches, they've struggled to bring them home – a critical factor that could decide their fate against the Mariners.
On a positive note, the bullpen showed signs of resilience with an earned run average (ERA) improvement from one game where it was as high as 18.0 down to a more manageable 1.286 in another outing. This improvement suggests that while offense remains a concern, pitching might offer some stability for the team moving forward.
Angel Stadium will play its part as well; known for its pitcher-friendly dimensions which could favor an Angels' pitching staff looking to exploit this advantage over Mariners' hitters who may find it challenging to leverage power in such conditions.
As we look ahead to this clash between division rivals at Angel Stadium on July 11th at 9:38 PM ET broadcasted on ROOT Sports NW, fans should keep an eye on whether or not Angels can harness their pitching improvements and find timely hitting that's been missing so far this season.