The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series on the road Friday against the Minnesota Twins.
The Angels are off on Thursday, but won their fourth straight game on Wednesday downing the Kansas City Royals 4-3. The Angels swept the Royals at home in their three-game series. Shohei Ohtani left the game early due to a blister in his throwing hand. Justin Upton hit his third home run in four games in the Angels win.
Minnesota lost its second straight game on Wednesday falling to the Chicago White Sox 5-2. Jake Odorizzi struggled on the mound for Minnesota and his record fell to 3-3. Minnesota has scored just 4 runs over its last 27 innings or one inning shy of three games.
Andrelton Simmons leads the Angels with a .330 batting average and team high 71 hits. Mike Trout has the team lead in home runs with 19 and RBIs with 39. Los Angeles has a team batting average of .250 while opponents are averaging .239 at the plate against Angels pitching. On Friday, the Angels will send Garrett Richards to the mound. The right-hander this season is 4-4 with an ERA of 3.25, 69 Ks and 29 BBs.
Eddie Rosario leads the Twins with a .307 batting average and team highs in hits with 71, home runs with 13 and RBIs with 40. Minnesota has a team batting average of .240, while opposing hitters are averaging .250 at the plate against Twins pitching. Minnesota will send veteran Lance Lynn to the mound on Friday. The right-hander this season is 4-4 with an ERA of 5.46, 55 Ks and 38 BBs.
