Angels at Rangers 8/19/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 10:41 AM ET

The Los Angeles Angels open a four-game series on the road Monday against American League West rival the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles rallied for four runs during the seventh inning on Saturday to defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-5. Brian Goodwin and Mike Trout each had two RBIs in the come-from-behind win for the Angels.

Texas lost on Saturday to the Minnesota Twins 12-7. The loss was the ninth in the last 11 for Texas. Ariel Jurado fell to 6-9 with the loss. The right-hander allowed eight runs with six unearned during the first inning. Danny Santana hit a pair of home runs in the loss for Texas. The Rangers dropped to three games under .500 with the loss.
Mike Trout is leading the Angels with a .298 batting average, in home runs with 41, and RBIs with 96. David Fletcher leads in hits with 127. Los Angeles is hitting .252 while opposing hitters are averaging .255. On Monday, the Angels will send Dillion Peters to the mound. The lefthander is 3-1 with an ERA of 3.38, 33 Ks and 9 BBs.

Elvis Andrus is leading Texas with a .283 batting average and in hits with 128. Joey Gallo leads Texas with 22 home runs, while Rougned Odor leads in RBIs with 66. Texas is averaging .250 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .270. On Monday, the Rangers will send Kolby Allard to the mound. The southpaw is 1-0 with an ERA of 4.50, 12 Ks and 6 BBs.

Los Angeles has had its problems of late losing 11 of its last 16 overall and 5 of its last 7 following a win. The Rangers have fared well against southpaw starters having won 5 of the last 6 and 11 of the last 16 at home against a lefthander. The Rangers are 35-25 at home while the Angels are below .500 at 29-33 on the road. Angels outfielder Mike Trout is doubtful for the game. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 6-4.

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