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MLB : ATS Matchup
Saturday 4/27/2013Line$ LineOU LineScore
LA ANGELS  BLANTON )
 
SEATTLE  HERNANDEZ )
+1.5  -155

-1.5  +135
+140

-150

7un
 
2
Final
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LA ANGELS (9 - 13) at SEATTLE (9 - 16)
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Saturday, 4/27/2013 9:10 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. FELIX HERNANDEZ (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
927LA ANGELS+140Ov 7,-110+145Ov 7,+115
928SEATTLE-150Un 7,-110-155Un 7,-135
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
LA ANGELS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games9-13-716-64.30.2750.3325.20.2740.348
Road Games3-7-4.87-33.80.2540.3155.00.2770.345
vs Right-handed Starters8-10-4.813-54.10.2710.3234.90.2590.340
Past 7 Games4-3+0.65-24.90.2660.3304.90.2680.334
Grass Games9-13-716-64.30.2750.3325.20.2740.348
Night Games4-11-10.113-23.90.2850.3386.50.3080.388
Division5-9-6.410-43.80.2770.3395.90.2980.369
LA ANGELS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.30.2750.3322277021264190.028965175716233162213
Road Games3.80.2540.315103508930120.0337318527313885
Righty Starters4.10.2710.3231863017149140.02684814851292912199
LA ANGELS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.041.359783835681038744-43442.9%
Road Games3.781.20033.3141425415341-22166.7%

SEATTLE - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPRunsAvgOBP
All Games9-16-7.511-123.30.2370.2964.60.2540.307
Home Games5-7-2.44-73.30.2460.2964.10.2630.315
vs Right-handed Starters7-12-5.37-112.90.2350.2924.10.2450.295
Past 7 Games2-5-3.14-33.40.2790.3415.10.2680.327
Grass Games9-16-7.511-123.30.2370.2964.60.2540.307
Night Games7-11-4.88-93.40.2350.2994.20.2540.309
Division7-12-5.99-93.30.2410.3034.90.2700.323
SEATTLE - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABHEBHR/ABRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.30.2370.2962584119963240.03797120061713192114
Home Games3.30.2460.29612403992790.02392998182153137
Righty Starters2.90.2350.2921963314945160.0353511494132258158
SEATTLE - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.001.223813636681331852-36185.7%
Home Games3.941.35845.7202042720561-240100%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
LA ANGELS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/13/2013RICHARDS(R)HOUSTONHARRELL(R)5-4W-1858.5 unO1380431
4/14/2013WILSON(L)HOUSTONHUMBER(R)4-1W-2108 ovU9507100
4/15/2013BLANTON(R)@ MINNESOTACORREIA(R)2-8L-1308.5 unO9611281
4/16/2013VARGAS(L)@ MINNESOTAPELFREY(R)6-8L-1359 unO106015111
4/19/2013HANSON(R)DETROITSANCHEZ(R)8-1W+1108.5 unO168010121
4/20/2013RICHARDS(R)DETROITPORCELLO(R)10-0W-1109 ovO1440450
4/21/2013WILSON(L)DETROITFISTER(R)4-3W-1158 evU710010133
4/22/2013BLANTON(R)TEXASHOLLAND(L)6-7L-1158 evO9721580
4/23/2013VARGAS(L)TEXASOGANDO(R)5-4W-1058 unO1061891
4/24/2013ROTH(L)TEXASDARVISH(R)3-11L+1357.5 unO9601160
4/25/2013RICHARDS(R)@ SEATTLEMAURER(R)0-6L-1257.5 ovU7501120
4/26/2013WILSON(L)@ SEATTLEHARANG(R)6-3W-1407.5 unO96111130
4/27/2013BLANTON(R)@ SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R) 
4/28/2013VARGAS(L)@ SEATTLEIWAKUMA(R) 
4/29/2013HANSON(R)@ OAKLANDANDERSON(L) 
4/30/2013RICHARDS(R)@ OAKLANDPARKER(R) 
5/1/2013WILSON(L)@ OAKLANDMILONE(L) 
5/2/2013BLANTON(R)BALTIMORETILLMAN(R) 
5/3/2013 BALTIMORE  
5/4/2013 BALTIMORE  

SEATTLE - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/13/2013SAUNDERS(L)TEXASOGANDO(R)1-3L+1257 unU781540
4/14/2013MAURER(R)TEXASTEPESCH(R)4-3W+1208 unU1080671
4/16/2013HARANG(R)DETROITFISTER(R)2-6L+1507.5 unO43012100
4/17/2013HERNANDEZ(R)DETROITSCHERZER(R)1-2L+1056.5 evU111018110
4/18/2013IWAKUMA(R)DETROITVERLANDER(R)2-0W+1506.5 unU960550
4/19/2013SAUNDERS(L)@ TEXASDARVISH(R)0-7L2008 unU5811071
4/20/2013MAURER(R)@ TEXASTEPESCH(R)0-5L1609.5 unU580540
4/21/2013HARANG(R)@ TEXASGRIMM(R)3-11L1459.5 unO8911161
4/22/2013HERNANDEZ(R)@ HOUSTONPEACOCK(R)7-1W-1607.5 ovO1260762
4/23/2013IWAKUMA(R)@ HOUSTONNORRIS(R)2-3L-1257.5 ovU9728110
4/24/2013SAUNDERS(L)@ HOUSTONHARRELL(R)3-10L1008 evO9701440
4/25/2013MAURER(R)LA ANGELSRICHARDS(R)6-0W+1157.5 ovU1120750
4/26/2013HARANG(R)LA ANGELSWILSON(L)3-6L+1307.5 unO11130961
4/27/2013HERNANDEZ(R)LA ANGELSBLANTON(R) 
4/28/2013IWAKUMA(R)LA ANGELSVARGAS(L) 
4/29/2013SAUNDERS(L)BALTIMORESTINSON(R) 
4/30/2013MAURER(R)BALTIMOREHAMMEL(R) 
5/1/2013HARANG(R)BALTIMORECHEN(L) 
5/3/2013 @ TORONTO  
5/4/2013 @ TORONTO  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
LA ANGELS: HITTING: SS ERICK AYBAR will likely get another crack at the leadoff spot by default. DH/OF BOBBY ABREU can still draw walks and run a little. 2B HOWIE KENDRICK traded batting average for more power last year. He's still one of baseball's better middle infield bats. 1B ALBERT PUJOLS should benefit from DH-ing a couple of times a year. OF TORII HUNTER is fading fast and may not provide middle-of-the-order power. OF VERNON WELLS has a better chance than Hunter to bounce back, and the Angels have to be patient considering his monster contract. MARK TRUMBO will get a look at 3B. If he can't get it done, ALBERTO CALLASPO would start and Trumbo would back-up first and DH. Speedy OF PETER BOURJOS will start in left, and top prospect MIKE TROUT will soon replace free agents-to-be Abreu or Hunter. KENDRYS MORALES could DH regularly if his ankle is healthy. CHRIS IANNETTA is no Mike Napoli, but he's a monster upgrade over Jeff Mathis.
STARTING PITCHING: JERED WEAVER had a lot of things go right in 2011, and it's not hard to picture him as a Cy Young candidate again. But he faded late in the year, and may not belong in the upper echelon or pitchers. A cutter has led to DAN HAREN's rebirth. He's right there with Weaver, just a step behind the elite arms. C.J. WILSON may not get the same run support, but he should benefit from getting out of hitter-friendly Arlington; he had a 2.31 road ERA last year. ERVIN SANTANA never developed into a top-of-the-line starter, but he's become more consistent and settled in as a solid starter. Once a washed-out former prospect, JEROME WILLIAMS came back to the States from Taiwan and delivered three quality starts last September. He's not likely to have sustained success, but he does have the inside track for a rotation spot. Middling prospect GARRETT RICHARDS seems like the most likely candidate to step into the rotation in case of injury.
RELIEF PITCHING: JORDAN WALDEN will have the closer's role again entering the spring, but while he was overpowering he was also very shaky at times. He gave up seven runs over 2.2 innings in his last three appearances. RICH THOMPSON decided to lean on his cutter last year and the results were excellent. If Walden slips up, Thompson has to be in the closer conversation. LaTROY HAWKINS was solid with Milwaukee (2.42 ERA) and joins his ninth different team since 2003. He is expected to set up Walden as well. Lefty SCOTT DOWNS was far from dominant last year, despite his 1.34 ERA. But Scioscia does trust him in high-leverage situations, making him a possible fallback if Walden struggles. The Angels don't seem to have big plans for HISANORI TAKAHASHI, the most well-compensated long reliever in baseball.
SEATTLE: HITTING: C/DH JESUS MONTERO was brought over from the Yankees to hit in the heart of the order. At age 22, his offensive potential is scary. OF ICHIRO SUZUKI is entering the twilight of his career, but he might still have another .300 season left. 2B DUSTIN ACKLEY is the kind of line-drive hitter who fits well in Safeco, but he needs to catch up to MLB pitching. 1B JUSTIN SMOAK has disappointed, but he's making strides and has 30-HR upside. OF CASPER WELLS could play everyday. He won't hit for average, but has the power Seattle needs. MIKE CARP figures to at least grab early at-bats against righties. He'll strike out, but has lots of power. OF FRANKLIN GUTIERREZ is out for at least a month with a pectoral injury, but will reclaim his starting gig based on his defense. Seattle would love to see OF MICHAEL SAUNDERS step up to replace Gutierrez, but he's shown no signs of being able to handle MLB pitching. C MIGUEL OLIVO still has solid power, but he's an all-or-nothing hitter. 3B CHONE FIGGINS isn't quite done, but he's close. He'll have to battle line-drive hitting KYLE SEAGER for a job. SS BRENDAN RYAN will stick around for defense, but his bat is barely good enough for a regular gig.
STARTING PITCHING: FELIX HERNANDEZ had a touch of bad luck last year, but he's one of the few pitchers in baseball who's a lock for 200 strikeouts. JASON VARGAS just keeps throwing strikes and letting his defense make plays. He'll get by fine again in spacious Safeco. BLAKE BEAVAN doesn't have a strikeout pitch, but he'll make few mistakes and get some outs thanks to a strong defense. HECTOR NOESI, who also came over from New York with Montero, isn't a big strikeout pitcher, but has good control and is savvy enough to get his shot in Seattle's rotation this year. 37-year-old journeyman KEVIN MILLWOOD will fill out the fifth spot in the rotation after a solid spring. Top prospect DANNY HULTZEN could break into the bigs in 2012. The lefty has the polish of a big leaguer right now, though his ceiling is more good-not-great.
RELIEF PITCHING: Like many rebuilding teams, the Mariners will continue to shop their closer. BRANDON LEAGUE will pick up saves in Seattle, but he's more of a groundball pitcher than a strikeout artist. He'd likely be ticketed for a set-up role elsewhere. If League is traded, the closer role is wide open. SHAWN KELLEY came back from Tommy John surgery late last year and looked as good as ever. If he picks up where he left off last year, he'd be an obvious choice for ninth inning duties. CHANCE RUFFIN, part of the Doug Fister trade, has a strong minor-league track record. He could carve out a big role in this bullpen if he can improve his command.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (LA ANGELS-SEATTLE) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Angels-Mariners Preview* =========================

By NOEY KUPCHAN STATS Writer

Los Angeles (9-13) at Seattle (9-16), 9:10 p.m. EDT

After earning his 100th career win in a strong effort earlier this week, Felix Hernandez is looking for more.

Unfortunately for Hernandez, the Los Angeles Angels have usually had his number - particularly last season.

Hernandez takes the mound for the Seattle Mariners hoping to snap a personal three-game losing streak to the Angels as these AL West rivals continue a four-game set Saturday night at Safeco Field.

Hernandez (2-2, 2.08 ERA) is coming off his first victory since opening day, scattering five hits and striking out nine over six scoreless innings in Monday's 7-1 win at Houston. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner became the third pitcher in team history to reach 100 victories, joining Jamie Moyer (145) and Randy Johnson (130).

"I'm glad it's behind him," manager Eric Wedge said. "Obviously, it's something you can't not think about as a pitcher or player or even as manager or coach. I was really happy for him. He's accomplished so much, so quickly, for a young man. It's a great accomplishment."

The 27-year-old Hernandez has struck out 37 and walked six over five starts spanning 34 2-3 innings. He went 0-2 in his previous three starts before Monday.

"Finally. Finally. It took too long. But it felt great," Hernandez told MLB's official website. "One hundred wins in the big leagues and hopefully I can get more and more."

If his results against the Angels (9-13) are any indication, building on his latest effort could prove difficult.

Hernandez is 2-7 against them since the start of the 2010 season and 6-12 lifetime - his second-most losses versus any opponent - to go with a 4.07 ERA. He was especially bad in five starts against Los Angeles in 2012, compiling an 0-3 record and a 6.25 ERA - easily his worst versus any team he faced more than once.

Mike Trout gave him fits last year, going 9 for 17 with a homer in their matchups, and Howie Kendrick was 5 for 12. Josh Hamilton, though, is 8 for 48 with 16 strikeouts lifetime against him.

The Angels had lost four straight and seven of eight on the road before winning 6-3 on Friday. C.J. Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning while Hank Conger and Mark Trumbo both hit two-run homers.

The Mariners (9-16), meanwhile, have dropped six of eight while batting .172 with runners in scoring position. They went 1 for 12 in such situations Friday.

Seattle, though, would appear to have a favorable matchup against Joe Blanton (0-3, 7.84), whose .392 opponent batting average is the worst in the AL among pitchers with at least three starts. The right-hander was tagged for four runs and a season-high 12 hits over six-plus innings but didn't factor in the decision of Monday's 7-6 loss to Texas.

Blanton is 2-4 with a 4.59 ERA over his last seven starts against the Mariners, but he hasn't faced them since 2008. While Michael Morse is 3 for 10 with a homer versus Blanton, Jason Bay is 0 for 5.

Morse has looked lost at the plate of late, striking out 10 times during a 4-for-32 slump.

Blanton, though, will need to be wary of Kyle Seager, who is batting .393 with three homers during a career-high 15-game hitting streak - the longest in the majors this season. He's 8 for 18 with a pair of long balls, six runs scored and five RBIs in his last four games versus Los Angeles.


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