Heading into game two of this interleague matchup, the Phillies (73-58, 40-25 home) will send Michael Lorenzen to the mound against the Angels (63-69, 31-36 away) and Tyler Anderson. Check out my pick for today’s Los Angeles Angels vs. Philadelphia Phillies game in Philadelphia.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Angels +142

This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, August 29th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES ANGELS:

  • Coming into the game, the Phillies have gone just 2-3 in their last five home games.
  • As the favorite on the road, the Angels’ win streak currently stands at three games.
  • Opponents are hitting a healthy .389 against Michael Lorenzen in his last two starts.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS LOOKING FOR UPSET AS ROAD UNDERDOGS

The Angels enter today’s game with an overall record of 63-69 which includes going 32-50 against teams with above .500 records. As of today, they are 4th in the AL West. Across their 43 series, Los Angeles is 18-22-3 and have records of 31-36 and 32-33 on the road and at home, respectively.

The Angels will call upon Tyler Anderson to take the mound. The veteran starter is 5-5 on the season, having made 23 appearances. His ERA is 5.35, with a K/9 of 7.65, and his FIP stands at 4.46, while opponents have an OBP of .343 against him.

Tyler Anderson was dealt the loss in the Angels’ 9-4 defeat to the Reds after surrendering four runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings.

During their last five games, Los Angeles is the 21st ranked offense in terms of batting average. In these games, they have hit a combined .209 and are averaging 3.4 runs per game. Across the entire season, the Angels are hitting .249 with an OBP of .322 while averaging 4.7 runs per contest. This figure puts them 12th in the league.

Luis Rengifo has been a spark for the Angels’ offense of late, leading the team in hits over their last five contests. During this span, he is batting an impressive .479 and has brought his season average up to .252. Additionally, Rengifo has driven in 43 runs so far this season.

WILL THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

For the season, the Phillies have put together a record of 73-58 and are 2nd in the NL East, putting them 12.5 games out of first place. Philadelphia’s overall series record sits at 23-16-3. On the road, they have gone 33-33 and 40-25 at home.

Michael Lorenzen has made 22 appearances for the Phillies this season, boasting a 7-8 record. His ERA stands at 3.69, and his K/9 is 6.7. Additionally, his FIP is 4.13 and OBP .281.

Michael Lorenzen’s most recent start against the Giants ended in a no-decision, as he yielded four runs on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings. Despite his efforts, the Phillies ultimately fell 8-6.

The Phillies have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 23 home runs over their last ten games. Compared to other clubs, this is 1st best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 13th in home runs and 6th in slugging percentage. Overall, Philadelphia is averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th).

The Phillies’ Nick Castellanos leads the team in hits, boasting a .275 batting average. His slugging percentage is .469 and on-base percentage is .313 entering the game.