Los Angeles Angels at Miami Marlins 7/6/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Angels complete a two-game interleague series on the road Wednesday against the Miami Marlins. Los Angeles is 37-44 and was defeated by the Houston Astros 4-2 on Sunday. Los Angeles was swept in its three-game series with the Astros and has lost four out of the last five. The Angels are fourth in the American League West, 16 games behind the first-place Astros.

Center fielder Mike Trout is batting .273 to lead Los Angeles and leads the Angels in home runs with 23 and on-base percentage at .372. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is the leader in RBIs with 51 and hits with 77. On Wednesday, Los Angeles will send Shohei Ohtani to the mound. The right-hander is 7-4 with a 2.68 ERA, 101 Ks and 17 BBs. 

Miami is 38-40 following its 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Bryan De La Cruz hit a home run in the top of the 10th inning to help lead the Marlins to the victory. Miami swept Washington in its four-game series and the Marlins have won each of the last five five overall. Miami is fourth in the National League East, 11 games behind the first-place New York Mets.

Garrett Cooper is batting .315 to lead Miami and the first baseman has team highs in hits with 79 and on-base percentage at .380. With Jazz Chisholm Jr out injured, the leader in home runs is Jesus Sanchez with 11 and the leader in RBIs is Copper with  36. On Wednesday, the Miami Marlins will send Trevor Rogers to the mound. The left-hander is 4-6 with a 5.66 ERA, 62 Ks and 34 BBs.