Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays 8/24/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels play the third game of a four-game series on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Los Angeles is 52-70 following its 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday in the opening game of the series. Los Angeles has lost three straight and six of the last seven. The Angels are fourth in the American League West, 25 ½ games behind the first-place Houston Astros.

Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is batting .264 with 27 home runs, 72 RBIs, 115 hits and an on-base percentage of .357 to lead Los Angeles in each category. Mike Trout is second in both home runs with 24 and RBIs with 52. Los Angeles has not yet announced its starting pitcher for Wednesday's game on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay improved to 68-55 following its one-run victory over Los Angeles on Monday. Randy Arozarena hit a home run to break a tie in the fifth inning and the Rays went on to the Victory. Tampa Bay has won three straight and eight of the last 10. The Rays are second in the American League East, eight games behind the first-place New York Yankees.

Third baseman Yandy Diaz is batting .275 with a team high .383 on-base percentage. Left fielder Randy Arozarena has 17 home runs, 65 RBIs and 113 hits to lead Tampa Bay in each category. On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays will send Shane McClanahan to the mound. The left-hander is 11-5 with a 2.29 ERA, 173 Ks and 29 BBs.