On May 31, 2023, the Los Angeles Angels (29-27, 14-14 AWAY) will take on the Chicago White Sox (23-34, 13-14 HOME) at Guaranteed Rate Field at 2:10 PM.
The probable pitchers for the game are Jaime Barria for the Angels and Lance Lynn for the White Sox. Barria has been impressive this season with a 1.55 ERA and 0.93 WHIP, while Lynn has struggled with a 5.83 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
The Angels’ offense is led by Shohei Ohtani, who has hit 13 home runs and driven in 34 runs, while the White Sox rely on the power of Luis Robert Jr., who also has 13 home runs and 30 RBIs.
In their previous matchup, the Angels emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over the White Sox. Overall, the Angels have a slightly better record than the White Sox, but both teams have had their ups and downs recently.
Pitching Stats:
- Jaime Barria (LAA): 1-2, 1.55 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 29.0 IP, 19 H, 28 K, 8 BB, 2 HR
- Lance Lynn (CHW): 4-5, 5.83 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 63.1 IP, 68 H, 72 K, 24 BB, 12 HR
Batting Leaders:
Los Angeles Angels:
- Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (13 HR, .263 AVG, 34 RBI)
- Batting Average: Gio Urshela (.306 AVG, .330 OBP, .387 SLG)
- Runs Batted In: Shohei Ohtani (34 RBI, 13 HR, .263 AVG)
Chicago White Sox:
- Home Runs: Luis Robert Jr. (13 HR, .261 AVG, 30 RBI)
- Batting Average: Andrew Benintendi (.266 AVG, .326 OBP, .352 SLG)
- Runs Batted In: Andrew Vaughn (39 RBI, 7 HR, .250 AVG)
Team Stats:
Los Angeles Angels:
- Batting Average: .257
- Runs: 265
- Hits: 481
- Home Runs: 71
- On-Base Percentage: .328
- Slugging Percentage: .422
- ERA: 4.15
- WHIP: 1.31
- Walks: 194
- Strikeouts: 481
Chicago White Sox:
- Batting Average: .238
- Runs: 239
- Hits: 455
- Home Runs: 58
- On-Base Percentage: .295
- Slugging Percentage: .387
- ERA: 4.85
- WHIP: 1.41
- Walks: 224
- Strikeouts: 516
Recent Performance:
Los Angeles Angels’ last 5 games:
- 5/29/23: Won 6-4 against Chicago White Sox
- 5/28/23: Lost 2-0 against Miami Marlins
- 5/27/23: Lost 8-5 against Miami Marlins in 10 innings
- 5/26/23: Lost 6-2 against Miami Marlins
- 5/24/23: Won 7-3 against Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox’s last 5 games:
- 5/29/23: Lost 6-4 against Los Angeles Angels
- 5/28/23: Lost 6-5 against Detroit Tigers in 10 innings
- 5/27/23: Lost 7-3 against Detroit Tigers
- 5/26/23: Won 12-3 against Detroit Tigers
- 5/25/23: Lost 7-2 against Detroit Tigers
The Chicago White Sox are slight favorites in the game with a moneyline of -135, while the Los Angeles Angels have a moneyline of +115. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs. With those odds and the different pitching we are taking the White Sox to secure the home win 6-4.
