La Angels Angels vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Predictions August 1st 2024

First pitch for Thursday’s Rockies vs. Angels interleague matchup is set for 9:38 PM ET from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. The Angels are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -128 compared to the Rockies at +108. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Carson Fulmer will start for the Angels, while the Rockies are going with Ryan Feltner. Colorado comes in with a record of 39-70, which is 5th in the NL West, while the Angels are 4th in the AL West with an overall record of 47-61.

Colorado vs. Los Angeles Key Information

• Teams: Rockies at Angels
• Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim
• Date: Thursday, August 1st
• Betting Odds LAA -128 | COL +108 O/U 8.5

Ryan Feltner is hoping to pitch more like he did on July 27th, where he turned in a solid outing and gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. In that start against the Giants, he finished with a no-decision. Looking back at his last four outings, Feltner has finished with a loss in three of them. His overall record for the season is 1-10, and he has an ERA of 4.99. Feltner’s WHIP for the season is 1.41. Out of his 21 starts, Feltner has eight quality starts and is averaging 8.04 strikeouts per nine innings.

Colorado’s offense has been pretty good at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. Overall, they are 17th in the league at 4.2 runs per contest. The Rockies have been a tough team to strike out this season, but they also don’t draw many walks and have the league’s 3rd worst strikeout rate. As a team, they are batting .244, which is 11th in the league.

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Ezequiel Tovar comes into the game with a 17-game hitting streak, and he has been even hotter over his last six games, going 9/22 with a homer and six runs scored. For the season, he is batting .290 and is tied with Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia for the team lead in homers. Toglia has struggled of late, going just 4/21 in his last six games.

Carson Fulmer gets the start for the Angels today as he faces off against the Rockies at home. He has made three starts this year and 27 appearances, coming out of the bullpen for most of the season. Fulmer’s record is 0-2, and he has an ERA of 3.77. Opposing batters are hitting .190 this year off Fulmer, and his WHIP for the season is 1.20. In his last outing, Fulmer went 5 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs, and he finished with a no-decision. He has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings.

So far this season, the Angels offense has been one of the worst in the league, averaging just four runs per game, which is 26th in the MLB. They have been slightly better at home, averaging 4.2 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .235, which is 16th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .305 is 17th in the league.

Los Angeles will be looking for Taylor Ward and Jo Adell to get going, as they are the team’s top home run hitters but are batting just .227 and .192, respectively. Zach Neto comes into the game with a batting average of .256 and is 3rd on the team with 13 homers. Over his last six games, Nolan Schanuel is batting .368 with two homers.

Today’s Rockies and Angels matchup should feature plenty of offense, as this is projected to be the 3rd highest-scoring game of the day. For an over/under pick, our lean is on the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Rockies to pick up the win. Looking at today’s starters, Ryan Feltner is 4th in our projections in strikeouts, while Carson Fulmer is 3rd worst.

Jo Adell’s New Approach Paying Off as Angels Battle Rockies

As the Los Angeles Angels get ready for the conclusive round of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim, Calif., Jo Adell’s new changes at the plate have begun to show promising outcomes. The schedule may be going to August, yet for the Angels’ right defender, refining his technique is rarely past the point of no return.

Adell’s Changed Batting Strategy

During spring preparing, Adell tried different things with taking out his leg kick, a longstanding piece of his batting position. In spite of staying with the leg kick all through the majority of the time, Adell chose to return to the change during Tuesday’s down against the Rockies. With guidance from Angels hitting coaches Johnny Washington and Tim Laker, Adell implemented a new approach, lifting his heel while keeping his toe grounded, abandoning the leg kick that saw his foot lift approximately 12 inches.

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The change paid off immediately. Adell reached base three times in five plate appearances, including hitting a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, contributing to the Angels’ 10-7 victory.

“We’re trying to find a way to essentially get in rhythm and simplify,” Adell said. “I’ve kind of battled with what that looks like. Obviously, my leg kick, when it’s on, it’s great, and when it’s not, it can be detrimental. So, we’re trying to kind of find that middle ground.”

Season Performance and Future Prospects

Adell’s season has been inconsistent; he is hitting just .192 but is tied for the team lead with 16 home runs. Despite going 0-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to the Rockies, Adell plans to continue using his new approach without the leg kick.

“I’m watching myself miss pitches that I shouldn’t be missing,” Adell explained. “It got to the point where you draw a line in the sand and say (the change is) the best thing. I think this is something I can be more consistent with.”

Adell’s freshly discovered approach plans to offer hostile help for right-hander Carson Fulmer (0-2, 3.77 Time), who will begin for Los Angeles on Thursday. Fulmer is falling off a no-ruling against the Oakland A’s, where he permitted three runs and two hits in 5 2/3 innings. Fulmer’s just past appearance against Colorado was in 2021, when he permitted two runs (one acquired) and three hits in 1 1/3 innings of alleviation.

Rockies’ Pitching and Difficulties

Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (1-10, 4.99 ERA) will go against Fulmer. Feltner, regardless of contributing great a few games, is winless in his last 18 beginnings. His main success of the time came on April 12 against the Toronto Blue Jays. In July, Feltner ordered a 0-3 record with a 2.51 Period and 28 strikeouts in 28 2/3 innings.

“That’s a good month,” Feltner said. “My (velocity) is down. I’m typically very velo-driven. If I’m able to have a (2.51 ERA) with not much velo, maybe that’s good. Some of my best games are ones where I didn’t have my best fastball, with (catcher Jacob) Stallings being able to identify what’s working. That has been huge.”

Feltner has never faced the Angels, which adds an element of unpredictability to the matchup.

Game Outlook

As the Angels and Rockies get ready for the series finale, everyone’s eyes will be on Jo Adell to check whether his changed batting position keeps on yielding positive outcomes. The two groups are hoping to end the series on a high note, with the Angels trusting Adell’s newly discovered consistency will give the edge they need.

With Carson Fulmer on the hill for the Angels and Ryan Feltner pitching for the Rockies, fans can anticipate a serious and firmly battled game. The outcome will likely hinge on whether Adell’s adjustments can provide the necessary offensive spark and whether Feltner can overcome his winless streak.