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The Los Angeles Dodgers (40-33) have a 1-0 series lead and will look for a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels (41-34) on Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Angels are favored (-145) against the underdog Dodgers (+124) in the matchup, which starts at 9:38 PM ET. Shohei Ohtani starts for the Angels while the Dodgers will counter with Michael Grove.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Angels vs. Dodgers
- Game Day: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
- Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Angels | -145 | 8.5 |
How Do I Watch the Angels vs. the Dodgers?
- TV Channel: MLB Network
Angels Stats & Trends
Angels Batting
- The Angels are fourth in MLB action with 108 home runs. They average 1.4 per game.
- The Angels have the 10th-best batting average in the league (.255).
- The Angels rank eighth in MLB with an on-base percentage of .329.
- The Angels strike out 8.8 times per game, the No. 22 mark in MLB.
- The Angels average 1.5 homers per game when playing at home this season (53 total in home contests).
- The Angels are slugging .448 with 3.3 extra-base hits per game at home.
- At home this season the team averages 8.2 hits per game and is batting .250.
Angels Key Batters
- Ohtani leads Los Angeles in OBP (.379), slugging percentage (.623) and total hits (83) this season. He has a .295 batting average.
- Among qualified batters in baseball, he is 15th in batting average, 17th in on-base percentage, and first in slugging.
- Mike Trout is hitting .253 with 13 doubles, 15 home runs and 39 walks, while slugging .472 with an on-base percentage of .359.
- Among qualified hitters, he is 94th in batting average, 32nd in on-base percentage and 49th in slugging percentage.
- Hunter Renfroe has collected 64 base hits, an OBP of .295 and a slugging percentage of .446 this season.
- Renfroe heads into this game with two games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .313 with three doubles.
- Taylor Ward has been key for Los Angeles with 62 hits, an OBP of .313 plus a slugging percentage of .388.
Dodgers Stats & Trends
Dodgers Batting
- The Dodgers’ 116 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
- The Dodgers rank 20th in MLB with a .241 team batting average.
- The Dodgers have the 11th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.327).
- The Dodgers rank 17th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.
- They’ve hit 62 homers, an average of 1.7 per game, in 37 road contests this season.
- In 37 road games this season, they’re slugging .441 with 137 hits going for extra bases.
- They are averaging 7.9 base hits per game and batting .229 on the road this season.
Dodgers Key Batters
- Freddie Freeman has put up a slugging percentage of .555, a team-high for the Dodgers. He’s batting .328 with an on-base percentage of .408.
- Including all qualifying players, he is second in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks fifth and he is seventh in slugging.
- Freeman enters this matchup on a five-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .238 with a double, two walks and two RBI.
- Mookie Betts is hitting .260 with 15 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 41 walks. He’s slugging .505 with an on-base percentage of .360.
- Including all qualifying players, he ranks 78th in batting average, 29th in on-base percentage and 19th in slugging percentage.
- Will Smith has put up an on-base percentage of .410, a team-high for the Dodgers.
- J.D. Martinez has racked up 57 hits to pace his team.
Angels vs. Dodgers Probable Pitchers
| Shohei Ohtani (LAA) | Pitcher | Michael Grove (LAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 – 2 | W/L | 0 – 0 |
| 82 | IP | 0 |
| 3.40 | ERA | 0.00 |
| 1.061 | WHIP | 0.000 |
| 11.5 | K/9 | 0 |
| 3.8 | BB/9 | 0 |
Angels vs. Dodgers Injury Updates
- Angels: Zach Neto: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Gio Urshela: 10 Day IL (Pelvis), Anthony Rendon: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Matt Moore: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Ben Joyce: 15 Day IL (Arm), José Suarez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Logan O’Hoppe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip ), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
- Dodgers: Max Muncy: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Julio Urías: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Noah Syndergaard: 15 Day IL (Finger), Phil Bickford: 15 Day IL (Back), Dustin May: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tyler Cyr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Trayce Thompson: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Jimmy Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Daniel Hudson: 60 Day IL (Knee), Walker Buehler: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Álex Reyes: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Gavin Lux: 60 Day IL (Knee)
