Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels 9/22/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Houston Astros will visit Angel Stadium on Wednesday night for game three of four against the Los Angeles Angels. The Houston offense led the way in a 10-0 when against Los Angeles in game one of this series with 17 hits on the day including three home runs. Marwin Gonzalez led the way for the Houston offense with two hits on the day including a Grand Slam to drive in five total runs.

Framber Valdez pitched well against Colorado giving up no runs on six hits, while striking out six batters across seven innings of work leading to the win. The Houston bullpen closed the game out giving up no runs no hits over the final two innings of play.

The Los Angeles Angels have all but blown a playoff chance coming into this game 72-78 on the year after a blowout loss in game one of this series. Jaime Barria got the start for Los Angeles last game out giving up two runs on ten hits across 5.1 innings of work leading to the loss. The Los Angeles bullpen struggled as well giving up eight runs on seven hits across the final 3.2 innings of the game.

The Los Angeles offense was nonexistent in game one of this series with only six hits on the day including 0-4 with runners in scoring position to leave eight men on base. Catcher Kurt Suzkuki Showed the only sign of life for Los Angeles going 2-3 from the plate.