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MLB : ATS Matchup
Tuesday 4/21/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
OAKLAND  POMERANZ )
 
LA ANGELS  SANTIAGO )
+1.5  -190

-1.5  +165
+110

-120

7.5un
 
1
Final
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OAKLAND (7 - 7) at LA ANGELS (5 - 8)
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Tuesday, 4/21/2015 10:05 PM
DREW POMERANZ (L) vs. HECTOR SANTIAGO (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
975OAKLAND+105Ov 8,-105+105Ov 7.5,-105
976LA ANGELS-115Un 8,-115-115Un 7.5,-115
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
OAKLAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games7-7-1.39-55.20.2760.3330.4340.7673.30.2160.2680.3350.603
Road Games4-3+1.33-44.30.2490.3030.4290.7322.90.2490.3100.3640.675
vs Left-handed Starters1-2-1.52-15.30.2950.3630.3750.7383.00.2040.2550.3110.565
Past 7 Games4-3+1.33-44.30.2490.3030.4290.7322.90.2490.3100.3640.675
Grass Games7-7-1.39-55.20.2760.3330.4340.7673.30.2160.2680.3350.603
Night Games7-3+3.86-45.90.2790.3290.4710.8001.90.2000.2540.2790.534
Division6-5-0.18-35.60.2860.3400.4430.7833.30.1920.2500.3210.571
OAKLAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games5.20.2760.33314493136325120.4346942917941812165
Road Games4.30.2490.30372335813190.42930184873910394
Lefty Starters5.30.2950.3633112337100.3751512182272222
OAKLAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.881.09943.7151436712441-42250%
Road Games2.451.13622661926241-22166.7%

LA ANGELS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games5-8-4.46-53.50.2140.2730.3450.6184.30.2450.3030.4240.727
Home Games0-4-5.33-12.70.1810.2460.2910.5386.20.2990.3480.5070.855
vs Left-handed Starters2-2-0.20-32.50.2030.2640.3460.6102.70.1760.2310.2720.503
Past 7 Games3-4-1.83-24.30.2290.3000.3560.6564.30.2230.3040.4020.706
Grass Games5-8-4.46-53.50.2140.2730.3450.6184.30.2450.3030.4240.727
Night Games4-5-2.14-33.30.2070.2700.3400.6104.10.2370.2950.4030.698
Division5-5-0.64-43.80.2210.2830.3500.6343.70.2220.2870.3970.683
LA ANGELS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.50.2140.2731342691181120.34544359647298610
Home Games2.70.1810.2464127235030.2911011281194332
Lefty Starters2.50.2030.2644133277040.3461011351262402
LA ANGELS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.631.02441121231511431-04180%
Home Games2.040.90517.7441412140-000100%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
OAKLAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/7/2015HAHN(R)TEXASLEWIS(R)1-3L-1607.5 unU551871
4/8/2015KAZMIR(L)TEXASDETWILER(L)10-0W-1557 unO1491364
4/9/2015GRAVEMAN(R)TEXASMARTINEZ(R)1-10L-1557.5 evO6631260
4/10/2015POMERANZ(L)SEATTLEWALKER(R)12-0W-1057 unO1680341
4/11/2015GRAY(R)SEATTLEHAPP(L)4-5L-1407 ovO121011080
4/12/2015HAHN(R)SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R)7-8L+1256.5 ovO1482731
4/13/2015KAZMIR(L)@ HOUSTONFELDMAN(R)8-1W-1158.5 evO1240572
4/14/2015GRAVEMAN(R)@ HOUSTONPEACOCK(R)4-0W1009 unU7508110
4/15/2015POMERANZ(L)@ HOUSTONMCHUGH(R)1-6L-1057.5 evU870820
4/17/2015GRAY(R)@ KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)4-6L-1157.5 unO8501580
4/18/2015HAHN(R)@ KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)5-0W1157.5 unU851770
4/19/2015KAZMIR(L)@ KANSAS CITYDUFFY(L)2-4L-1107 unU780860
4/20/2015GRAVEMAN(R)@ LA ANGELSSHOEMAKER(R)6-3W1457.5 evO852570
4/21/2015POMERANZ(L)@ LA ANGELSSANTIAGO(L) 
4/22/2015GRAY(R)@ LA ANGELSWEAVER(R) 
4/23/2015HAHN(R)@ LA ANGELSWILSON(L) 
4/24/2015KAZMIR(L)HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L) 
4/25/2015GRAVEMAN(R)HOUSTONFELDMAN(R) 
4/26/2015POMERANZ(L)HOUSTONWOJCIECHOWSKI(R) 
4/28/2015 LA ANGELS  

LA ANGELS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
4/7/2015WILSON(L)@ SEATTLEPAXTON(L)2-0W1057 evU540231
4/8/2015SHOEMAKER(R)@ SEATTLEIWAKUMA(R)5-3W1157 unO1070971
4/10/2015SANTIAGO(L)KANSAS CITYVARGAS(L)2-4L-1307.5 unU7629100
4/11/2015WEAVER(R)KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)4-6L-1307.5 unO6201290
4/12/2015WILSON(L)KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)2-9L-1157 unO5411481
4/13/2015SHOEMAKER(R)@ TEXASDETWILER(L)6-3W-1309 ovP12101750
4/14/2015RUCINSKI(R)@ TEXASMARTINEZ(R)2-8L-1159 ovO7801171
4/15/2015SANTIAGO(L)@ TEXASRANAUDO(R)10-2W-1259 unO1380681
4/17/2015WEAVER(R)@ HOUSTONHERNANDEZ(R)6-3W-1159 ovP621860
4/18/2015WILSON(L)@ HOUSTONKEUCHEL(L)0-4L1058.5 ovU361451
4/19/2015RICHARDS(R)@ HOUSTONFELDMAN(R)3-4L-1158.5 unU8426100
4/20/2015SHOEMAKER(R)OAKLANDGRAVEMAN(R)3-6L-1557.5 evO570852
4/21/2015SANTIAGO(L)OAKLANDPOMERANZ(L) 
4/22/2015WEAVER(R)OAKLANDGRAY(R) 
4/23/2015WILSON(L)OAKLANDHAHN(R) 
4/24/2015RICHARDS(R)TEXASLEWIS(R) 
4/25/2015SHOEMAKER(R)TEXASDETWILER(L) 
4/26/2015SANTIAGO(L)TEXASMARTINEZ(R) 
4/28/2015 @ OAKLAND  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
OAKLAND: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Athletics topped even their most trade-happy of days by making nine swaps involving 27 players in a wild offseason for Billy Beane and his front-office mates.
As far as Beane is concerned, the A's wouldn't have even had a chance to close the gap on the reigning AL West champion Los Angeles Angels without a major offseason overhaul.
Even if that meant shipping out a trio of All-Stars in third baseman Josh Donaldson, first baseman Brandon Moss and catcher Derek Norris.
''Our expectations don't change, not with the guys we brought in,'' manager Bob Melvin said. ''You look at it early on and you're thinking, `What are we doing here?' Then we see the last few moves ... and it all came together at the end as far as what this team would look like going into spring. ... We feel real good about this group.''
There were so many changes that Melvin had to search for names on the backs of jerseys during February's FanFest.
Billy Butler is the new designated hitter, and two-time All-Star infielder Ben Zobrist can play just about anywhere for Melvin, who is always one to mix and match his lineups based on matchups and who's playing well. Ike Davis came in a November trade from the Pirates to play first base, while third baseman Brett Lawrie came from the Blue Jays in the swap that sent Donaldson to Toronto.
''It's unique. I don't think many teams have taken turnover like this,'' reliever Dan Otero said. ''Who are we to judge? Everybody's here for a reason, so it's going to be great.''
Still, all the change took some getting used to this spring for an Oakland clubhouse known for its easygoing nature.
You first must know your teammates' names.
''Team chemistry's a little funky. You have to spend time with people and get to know people for team chemistry to fully come,'' center fielder Coco Crisp said. ''You can't expect it just to happen. We'll be fine. We have a good group of core guys, guys that talk and mingle.''
Here are some things to know as the A's chase a fourth straight playoff berth:
BUTLER'S BIG MOVE: Butler makes the first move of his career and is coming off a down season with the Royals, who lost in a seven-game World Series to San Francisco. He batted .271 with nine home runs and 66 RBIs in 151 games last year, 108 of those as a DH. ''Everybody's awesome to be around,'' Butler said. ''I couldn't be happier to get ready for another year with them. There are a lot of talented major league guys in this room.''
FILLING THE VOIDS: Lawrie batted .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs in 70 games for Toronto last season and takes pride in his defense to back up a talented rotation led by Sonny Gray and Scott Kazmir. ''We have a lot of ability out there and that's a plus for the pitching staff,'' Lawrie said. ''All they have to do is take care of business.''
GRIFFIN AND PARKER: Both right-handers are recovering from elbow ligament reconstructive surgery that sidelined them all of 2014. Parker hopes to return shortly after the season begins, while June has long been the target goal for these two. ''There's no reason to start ripping the slider,'' Parker said. ''I'm going to focus on command.''
SPEEDY OUTFIELD: Despite the losses around the diamond, Melvin likes the look of his speedy outfield with Crisp, Sam Fuld and Craig Gentry. ''They can cover a lot of ground,'' Melvin said. ''In the case of Gentry and Fuld, they throw very well, too. Especially in our outfield at home, the field can play big and you need to cover a lot of ground out there. It's a comfort to have, and I know our pitchers feel good about it, too, that on a cold night in Oakland, you can stay. It's tough to go opposite field and know that when a ball's hit in the air and stays in the ballpark it's probably going to get caught.''
ZITO'S COMEBACK: Back in his original uniform two years removed from the end of a $126 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, lefty Barry Zito looks to be a factor for the A's out of the bullpen - or even to start when needed. After a year off, Zito arrived in Arizona motivated to show he could still pitch at the highest level.
LA ANGELS: ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels had the majors' best record last year, and they return this season with baseball's best player at the center of largely the same roster.
Yet the Angels accomplished none of their biggest goals last year when they were swept out of the division series, and their sky-high payroll makes those unmet expectations even more painful.
So are the Angels a legitimate power or an unbalanced, aging team with a rapidly closing window? Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and manager Mike Scioscia can only figure it out by going back to work to find the right combination to contend again.
The Angels are difficult to evaluate because everything depends on the window from which they're viewed.
They have an enormous payroll topped by some of baseball's highest-paid players at their positions - Pujols, Josh Hamilton, C.J. Wilson and Trout, the reigning AL MVP. For all that money, consistent winning and championship contention is expected, which means the Angels' inability to win a single playoff game in five seasons is a disaster.
Yet the Angels still won 98 games last season despite losing budding ace Garrett Richards to a knee injury in August, and general manager Jerry Dipoto has restocked his roster while breathing life into what was considered the majors' worst farm system in recent years. From the bullpen to the heart of the order, Los Angeles has an undeniably solid complement of talent around Trout, the best player in baseball at 23 years old.
But just when the Angels look sharp, new worries arise. The biggest problem in 2015 is the fate of Hamilton, who is likely to be hit by a lengthy suspension for an apparent drug relapse before opening day. His recovery from shoulder surgery would have kept him out anyway.
Hamilton still has three years left on his $125 million contract, but at least his absence is cushioned by the grim fact that he has made no significant, consistent impact on the Angels' offense in two expensive seasons. Los Angeles acquired veteran Matt Joyce from Tampa Bay in the offseason, and returning outfielder Collin Cowgill also can fill in capably.
Some other things to watch when the Angels embark on their 55th season:
WHAT'S ON SECOND: The Angels' biggest problem is at second base, where Howie Kendrick leaves a gaping hole after nearly a decade entrenched in the job. With just a year left on Kendrick's contract, Dipoto traded him to the Dodgers to get promising young starter Andrew Heaney. But the lineup that led the AL in runs has lost its top hit producer - yes, Kendrick had even more than Trout - with no real plan to replace him. Josh Rutledge, Grant Green and Johnny Giavotella are among the light-hitting infielders getting a look in the spring, but none is likely to replace Kendrick's big bat.
RICH MAN: After leading the AL in RBIs and runs last season while winning the MVP trophy, Trout already has accomplished more than pretty much any 23-year-old in baseball history - and he's about to get paid for it. The outfielder's six-year, $144.5 million contract begins this year, albeit at a modest $5.25 million salary for 2015 before the deal skyrockets. Yet Trout hasn't shown any signs of complacency in the offseason, and he is working aggressively with hitting coach Don Baylor on limiting his strikeouts, which jumped to an AL-worst 184 last year.
WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH: After years of ineptitude, the Angels are confident their bullpen will again be among the majors' tops this season. Closer Huston Street and setup man Joe Smith are among the best in the business, while Mike Morin is expected to move into a bigger role with Kevin Jepsen's departure. Fernando Salas, Vinny Pestano and newcomer Cesar Ramos - Jered Weaver's college teammate - all are angling for innings, likely making the bullpen into a source of comfort for Scioscia.
GOTTA PITCH: The Angels' rotation has a high ceiling and a low floor - just like the rest of this team. Weaver and Wilson are on top of the rotation, but many believe both 30-something veterans took a step backward last season. Richards faces an uncertain mid-April return from a long rehabilitation, while Matt Shoemaker must prove he can replicate his shocking 16-victory performance that made him second on AL Rookie of the Year voting. Scioscia also must pick a fifth starter among Heaney, Hector Santiago and Nick Tropeano.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER AL PREVIEW (OAKLAND-LA ANGELS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Athletics-Angels Preview* ==========================

By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer

Oakland (7-7) at Los Angeles (5-8), 10:05 p.m. EDT

Oakland continues to flaunt offensive balance, while the Los Angeles Angels have been plagued by a lack of production from multiple spots in the lineup.

The Athletics look to send the Angels to a season-high fourth straight loss Tuesday night in Anaheim.

Oakland (7-7) won 6-3 Monday to open the four-game series with seven players recording a hit. Stephen Vogt hit a go-ahead three-run homer, his fourth of the year, pushing his team-leading RBI total to 12. Marcus Semien also homered and Billy Butler was 2 for 3, picking up where he left off after snapping a 12-game hitting streak Sunday.

The A's are hitting .278 with five players batting .286 or better while appearing in at least 11 games, and six have driven in at least seven runs.

"What I'm learning is that it doesn't matter where you're hitting in the order," said Vogt, who hit third for the first time this season. "You take care of your at-bat the same way you would in every other spot in the lineup, because we jumble things so often here."

The Angels (5-8) are hitting .214, going 2 for 24 with runners in scoring position during a three-game losing streak. The leadoff and cleanup spots, occupied primarily by Kole Calhoun and Matt Joyce, have been black holes especially, as their Nos. 1 and 4 hitters have gone a combined 20 for 102 with 25 strikeouts.

Los Angeles' rotation has struggled too, posting a 5.25 ERA. Matt Shoemaker gave up five runs and seven hits with three walks in three-plus innings Monday.

Hector Santiago (1-1, 2.92 ERA) may be able to help turn it around, though, having gone 2-0 with a 0.91 ERA in five career starts against Oakland.

He limited Texas to one run on a homer over seven innings while winning 10-2 on the road Wednesday. Santiago has never been a very economical pitcher, averaging 18.1 pitches per inning for his career, but was more efficient than in his season debut. He threw 103 pitches after needing 100 to get through 5 1-3 innings versus Kansas City.

Fellow southpaw Drew Pomeranz (1-1, 3.00) is looking to get off to a better start after giving up four runs in five-plus innings of a 6-1 loss at Houston on Wednesday. He dug himself an early hole by surrendering a double and home run within the first three at-bats.

Los Angeles' Nos. 2, 3 and 5 hitters Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and David Freese are a combined 3 for 22 off Pomeranz, who is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA in four appearances against the Angels. Los Angeles is also 3 for its last 24 against left-handers.

Oakland's Ben Zobrist could miss the entire series after leaving Sunday versus Kansas City with a sore left knee, according to MLB's official website, though an MRI showed no ligament damage. Eric Sogard doubled while starting in his place at second base Monday.

Zobrist is third on the team with eight RBIs and tied for third with eight runs.

"He hits in the three spot every day, so we're losing a significant guy here for a couple days," manager Bob Melvin said. "It just means we've got less bullets to fire, too, over the course of a game. But over the course of a season that happens."


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