La Angels vs Seattle Mariners Picks and Predictions September 1st 2024

At 4:07 PM ET, the Mariners and Angels face off in an AL West matchup. This one is being played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, and the Mariners are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -163 compared to the Angels at +139. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.

BSW will be televising this one, and Sunday’s starting pitching matchup features Bryce Miller for the Mariners and Caden Dana for the Angels. Seattle is currently 2nd in the AL West, while the Angels are 5th, and they are 69-67 and 56-80 overall.

Right-hander Bryce Miller is getting the start for the Mariners today as he faces the Angels on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 10-7 with a 3.23 ERA. Miller’s WHIP for the season is currently .98, and opponents are batting .204 off him this year. In his 26 appearances, Miller has turned in 14 quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Miller went seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Before that, he had gone two straight outings without giving up a run.

Julio Rodríguez has been struggling a bit at the plate of late, hitting just .212 over his last nine games, but he has gone deep twice in that stretch. For the season, he is batting .259 with 13 homers. Randy Arozarena has also hit two homers in his last nine games, and he is batting .218 for the year. Arozarena’s 18 homers are the 2nd most on the team.

Cal Raleigh is the Mariners’ top power threat, as he leads the team with 27 homers and is also leading the team with 80 RBIs. However, he is batting just .205 this season. Seattle’s offense is batting a collective .216, which is the worst mark in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in runs per game and on-base percentage.

Caden Dana takes the mound for the Angels in today’s game versus the Mariners. It’s his opportunity to start the season on the right foot, as this will be his first outing of the year.

So far this season, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and team batting average. As a team, they are batting just .231, and their team on-base percentage is only .302.

Los Angeles is hoping that Zach Neto and Jo Adell can continue to provide some power at the plate, as they are tied for the team lead with 20 homers apiece. Neto is also the team’s leading hitter at .251, while Adell is batting just .212. Taylor Ward comes into the game on a nice hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with 18 homers.

Caden Dana Ready for His Big-League Debut

The Los Angeles Angels are turning to one of their youngest rising stars this Sunday, as they take on the Seattle Mariners in the final game of their three-game series at Angel Stadium. All eyes will be on 20-year-old right-hander Caden Dana, who is set to make his major league debut. Dana is the youngest pitcher to debut for the Angels since Francisco Rodriguez in 2002 and the youngest to start a game since Frank Tanana in 1973.

Dana’s Rapid Rise Through the Minors

Dana’s call-up comes on the heels of a stellar season with Double-A Rocket City, where he impressed with a 9-7 record and a sparkling 2.52 ERA over 23 starts. His ability to rack up strikeouts—147 in just 135 2/3 innings—and a blazing fastball that hits 100 mph have fast-tracked him to the majors. Despite his youth, Dana has shown the poise and skill needed to compete at the highest level.

Expectations Riding High for Dana

Drafted in the 11th round in 2022 out of Don Bosco Preparatory High School in New Jersey, Dana was signed by the Angels with a hefty $1.5 million bonus, a significant investment for a player selected after the 10th round. The Angels were determined to keep Dana from pursuing a college scholarship, and now, the 6-foot-4 right-hander is ready to take on the big leagues.

Facing a Formidable Opponent: Bryce Miller

Dana’s debut won’t be easy, as he’s set to face Seattle’s Bryce Miller, a right-hander with a strong season under his belt. Miller boasts a 10-7 record with a 3.23 ERA and is coming off a dominant outing against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he allowed just one run over seven innings.

However, Miller’s performance has varied depending on where he pitches. At home, he’s been stellar with a 6-3 record and a 2.03 ERA, but on the road, his ERA jumps to 4.75. With temperatures expected to hit 89 degrees in Anaheim on Sunday, Miller’s road struggles and discomfort in hot weather could play a role.

Miller has also been particularly tough against the Angels, with a 0.50 ERA in three career starts against them, including 13 scoreless innings in two starts this season.

Angels Dealing with Internal Challenges

The Angels evened the series with a 5-4 win on Saturday after losing 9-5 in Aldegheri’s debut on Friday. However, the team is dealing with some internal issues, most notably with shortstop Zach Neto, who was pulled from Saturday’s game after the fifth inning by manager Ron Washington. Washington later explained that Neto “wasn’t into the game” and “needed to be taught a lesson.”

Game Outlook

As the Angels continue to assess their young talent during a challenging season, all attention will be on Caden Dana as he steps onto the mound for his major league debut. Facing the tough Bryce Miller, Dana will have the chance to show the skills that earned him his spot in the majors, while the Angels look to clinch a series win against the Mariners.

There should be no shortage of offense in today’s Mariners and Angels matchup, and not only are we leaning towards the Angels picking up the win at home, but we are also leaning towards taking the over. The Angels have the 7th best team hits projection, and Caden Dana has the lowest individual hits allowed projection among today’s starters.