White Sox at Angels 8/17/19 - MLB Pick & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 08/20/2019 at 10:41 AM ET

The Chicago White Sox are set to visit Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California for an American League clash against the Los Angeles Angels. The Chicago White Sox come into this matchup with a 54-66 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent road game against the Los Angeles Angels, 8-7. Reynaldo Lopez received the starting nod for the Chicago White Sox, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5.1 innings. Jose Abreu had a big game from the plate for the Chicago White Sox as he went 2 for 4 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs.

The Chicago White Sox are set to start Hector Santiago (0-1, 7.71 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4.2 innings against the Detroit Tigers. Hector Santiago had success in 2 appearances against the Los Angeles Angels during the 2018 season as he went 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out 5 batters. The Los Angeles Angels come into this matchup with a 60-63 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Chicago White Sox, 8-7. Andrew Heaney received the starting nod for the Los Angeles Angels, and he had a solid outing as he gave up 3 earned runs in 7 innings. Justin Upton had a big game from the plate for the Los Angeles Angels as he contributed 1 HR and 4 RBIs.

The Los Angeles Angels are set to start Jose Suarez (2-4, 6.57 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jose Suarez has never recorded a start against the Chicago White Sox, but he has struggled in 5 home starts this season as he is 0-3 with a 6.53 ERA.

The Los Angeles Angels have dominated the Chicago White Sox as of recent as they have won 6 consecutive meetings. Both of these pitchers have struggled this season which makes me look towards the better hitting ballclub, and that easily goes to the Angels. Mike Trout is having an MVP season as the all-star has contributed 40 HRs and 93 RBIs which is one of the best marks in the league, but the power doesn’t stop there as Pujols, Upton, Ohtani, and Calhoun could all do some damage. The White Sox have struggled on the road this season as they are 24-35, and that will come back to bite them here. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Angels win 7-5.

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