The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series on the road Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Los Angeles is 61-61 following a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Shohei Ohtani blasted his 40th home run of the season and pitched eight solid Innings to improve his record to 8-1. Los Angeles is fourth in the American League West 10 games behind first place Houston.
David Fletcher is batting .297 to lead Los Angeles and the third baseman has a team-high 140 hits. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is the leader in home runs with 40, RBIs with 87 and on-base percentage at .363. On Friday, the Los Angeles Angels will send Jaime Barria to the mound. The right-hander is 2-1 with an ERA of 4.71, 14 Ks and 11 BBs.
The Cleveland Indians dropped to 58-61 following an 8-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Cleveland's bullpen gave up the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. Cleveland has lost six of the last nine and the Indians are second in the American League Central 12 games behind first-place Chicago.
Amed Rosario is batting .278 to lead Cleveland and the shortstop has a team high 118 hits. Third baseman Jose Ramirez is leading Cleveland in home runs with 27, RBIs with 75 and on-base percentage at .338. The Cleveland Indians have not yet announced their starting pitcher for Friday's opening game of a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels.
