The Los Angeles Angels (61-65, 4th in the A.L. West) will square off against the Cincinnati Reds (65-61, 3rd in the N.L. Central) in an interleague showdown at Angel Stadium. The game is set to take place today at 1:07 PM local time and will be broadcast on BSW.
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Shohei Ohtani of the Angels and Andrew Abbott of the Reds Face Off
The starting pitchers for this exciting matchup will be Shohei Ohtani (10-5, 3.17 ERA) for the Angels and Andrew Abbott (8-3, 2.99 ERA) for the Reds. Ohtani, the two-way superstar, has been exceptional both on the mound and at the plate this season, earning himself a spot in the MVP conversation. Abbott, on the other hand, has been a reliable force in the Reds’ rotation, consistently shutting down opposing lineups.
The Angels currently find themselves in 4th place in the tough A.L. West, while the Reds are battling it out in the N.L. Central. Both teams are vying for postseason berths, so this game holds significant importance for their playoff aspirations.
Keys to the Game
– Can Ohtani dominate on the mound and continue his extraordinary offensive production? He leads the Angels in batting average, home runs, and RBI, making him a formidable threat every time he steps up to the plate.
– Keep an eye on the Angels’ base running strategy. Their aggressive approach on the base paths has led to stolen bases and putting pressure on opposing defenses, making them a dynamic team to watch.
– The Reds possess a powerful lineup with the ability to rally from behind. Look for their offensive firepower to come into play, potentially turning the tide of the game.
– Pay attention to the battle between the bullpens. Both teams have had their share of injuries, so the performance of the relief pitchers could be a deciding factor in the outcome of this matchup.
Injuries:
Los Angeles Angels: Jo Adell (LF, Oblique, D60), José Suarez (SP, Shoulder, D60), Max Stassi (C, Hip, D60), José Quijada (RP, Elbow, D60), Zach Neto (SS, Back, D10), Gio Urshela (SS, Pelvis, D60), Chris Devenski (RP, Hamstring, D15), Austin Warren (RP, Elbow, D60), C.J. Cron (1B, Back, D10), Sam Bachman (RP, Shoulder, D60), Chris Rodriguez (RP, Shoulder, D60), Anthony Rendon (3B, Shin, D60), Davis Daniel (SP, Shoulder, D60), Taylor Ward (LF, Face, D60), Ben Joyce (RP, Arm, D60)
Cincinnati Reds: Tejay Antone (RP, Elbow, D60), Justin Dunn (SP, Shoulder, D60), Stuart Fairchild (LF, Concussion, D7), Connor Overton (SP, Elbow, D60), Curt Casali (C, Foot, D10), Nick Lodolo (SP, Calf, D60), Kevin Newman (SS, Oblique, D10), Reiver Sanmartin (RP, Elbow, D60), Vladimir Gutierrez (RP, Elbow, D60), Jake Fraley (RF, Toe, D10), Ben Lively (SP, Pectoral, D15), Jonathan India (2B, Heel, D10)
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