On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels play the second game of a three-game series on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Angels were off Monday, but lost on Sunday to the Seattle Mariners 8-5 snapping a four-game winning streak. On their day off, the Angels traded second baseman Ian Kinsler to the Boston Red Sox. In exchange the Angels received two minor league relievers.
Tampa Bay was off Monday before opening its series on Tuesday at home against the Angels. On Sunday, the Rays were beat by the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 for their third straight loss. The Rays lost three of four in the series with Baltimore and were outscored in their three straight losses 37-12. Mike Trout leads the Angels with a .310 batting average and team highs in hits with 113, and in home runs with 29. Justin Upton leads the team in RBIs with 61. Los Angeles has a team batting average of .247 while opposing hitters are averaging .246 at the plate against Angels pitching. On Wednesday, the Angels will send Nick Tropeano to the mound. The right-hander this season is 4-5 with an ERA of 4.82, 56 Ks and 26 BBs.
Matt Duffy leads Tampa Bay with a .300 batting average and a team high 102 hits. C.J. Cron leads the team in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 53. Tampa Bay has a team batting average of .254 while opposing hitters are averaging .233 at the plate against Rays pitching. On Wednesday, the Rays will send Chris Archer to the mound. The right-hander this season is 3-5 with an ERA of 4.31, 102 Ks and 31 BBs.
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Tampa Bay has won 5 of its last 7 head to head meetings against the Angels. The Rays have won 20 of their last 27 at Tropicana Park and 10 of their last 12 versus a team with a record above .500. Rays offense exploded yesterday and it's more of the same on MLB Hump Day. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Rays win 8-4.
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