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At 9:38 PM ET, the Angels and White Sox face off in an AL matchup. This one is being played at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, and the Angels are heavily favored on the money line at -186. The White Sox have a money line payout of +157, and they are 35-115 this season. Chicago is starting Jonathan Cannon, while Reid Detmers is on the mound for the Angels.
Monday’s forecast in Anaheim calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. BSW will be televising this one, and the White Sox are looking to end a two-game winning streak. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs.
Chicago vs. Los Angeles Key Information
- Teams: White Sox at Angels
- Where: Angel Stadium of Anaheim Anaheim
- Date: Monday, September 16th
- Betting Odds LAA -186 | CHW +157 O/U 8
The White Sox Can Win If…
Jonathan Cannon gets the start for the White Sox today as he faces the Angels on the road. This year, he has made 18 starts and has a record of 3-10 with an ERA of 4.56. Cannon’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.40. Looking back at his last outing, Cannon took the loss, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up three earned runs on seven hits. Before that outing, he had won two straight starts. Cannon has been hit or miss lately, as he has allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last five outings.
Chicago’s offense has been one of the worst in the league this season, as they are last in home runs and near the bottom of the league in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging. Overall, they are averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the league. The White Sox have been equally as bad at home as they have been on the road.
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Andrew Vaughn and Andrew Benintendi are the team’s top home run hitters this season, but both are batting under .250 for the season. However, Vaughn has gone 14/37 in his last nine games, and Benintendi is hitting .297 over his last 10 games. Luis Robert Jr. is also on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 15/35 in his last nine games.
- The White Sox are 4-6 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the White Sox are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Chicago has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
- The White Sox have an average of 3.0 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the White Sox are 3-7
- Looking back across the White Sox last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
- Chicago has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the White Sox have averaged 3.4 runs per game on offense
The Angels Can Win If…
Reid Detmers gets the start for the Angels today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he picked up the win. Against the Twins on September 9th, he went six innings, giving up two earned runs, and he finished with eight strikeouts. Looking back further, Detmers has made 14 appearances and 14 starts this season. His record is 4-6, and he has an ERA of 5.64. Opposing batters are hitting .244 off the left-hander this season. So far, he has turned in four quality starts and is averaging 10.56 strikeouts per nine innings.
So far this season, the Angels are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is the worst mark in the MLB. Their team batting average of .228 is also among the league’s worst. However, they do have two of the league’s top home run hitters in Zach Neto and Taylor Ward. Neto is 2nd on the team with 21 homers, while Ward leads the team with 24 homers and is 2nd on the team with 68 RBIs.
Ward has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/31 in his last nine games with three homers. Nolan Schanuel has also been a solid run producer of late, going 11/29 in his last nine games with seven RBIs. Schanuel also has the team’s longest active hitting streak at six games.
- The Angels are 2-8 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Angels are 0-5 vs. the run line.
- Los Angeles has an over/under record of 5-4-1 in their last ten games.
- The Angels have an average of 3.8 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Angels are 3-7
- Looking back across the Angels last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
- Los Angeles has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Angels have averaged 3.6 runs per game on offense
The Lean
Our lean for a money-line pick in this White Sox vs. Angels matchup is to take the White Sox to win. As for how we would play the over/under line, we would go with the over, as this is our 2nd lowest projected scoring game of the day, and this one has the lowest home run projection. Angels starter Reid Detmers has the highest strikeout projection among today’s starters, but we still like the White Sox to come out on top.
White Sox Try for Rare Third Straight Win vs. Angels
The Chicago White Sox, a group that has gotten through an unpleasant season, are presently holding back nothing continuous triumph as they start off a six-game excursion with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim on Monday. With a record of 35-115, the White Sox have battled powerfully, yet consecutive wins against the Oakland Athletics have given an uncommon flicker of inspiration.
This denotes Chicago’s most memorable series win in almost three months, with their last series triumph coming against the Colorado Rockies on June 28-29. The two triumphs against the A’s, joined with a previous success against the Atlanta Braves, have given the White Sox just their third three-game series of wins of the time.
“If there’s one thing we’ve learned this season, it’s you can’t take major league wins for granted,” said outfielder Gavin Sheets, who homered in Sunday’s 6-1 victory over the Athletics. “To get back-to-back wins and get a series win, it feels really good. We have to enjoy these times, and we keep it going.”
Avoiding a Historic Loss Record
The White Sox, while enjoying this brief success, are hoping to avoid making the wrong kind of history on this road trip. With six games ahead, a 1-5 record would tie them with the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in modern baseball history at 120. An 0-6 outcome would give Chicago the unwanted distinction of setting a new record with 121 losses.
Despite this looming challenge, interim manager Grady Sizemore is focused on playing the team’s best baseball. “We’ve been sneaking some wins here and there, and to get a series win here, it’s right back to the same mindset. Let’s go out there, get the first game against Anaheim and try to get another series win.”
Jonathan Cannon on the Mound for Chicago
Chicago will turn to rookie right-hander Jonathan Cannon (3-10, 4.56 ERA) to start Monday’s series opener. Cannon, 24, has shown promise in September, posting a 3.27 ERA across 11 innings in his two starts this month. This will be his first career start against the Angels, and he’ll be looking to continue his solid form as the White Sox aim to build on their recent success.
Angels Look to Snap Losing Streak
The Los Angeles Angels, meanwhile, are in the midst of their own struggles, having lost five consecutive games. The Angels (60-89) were swept by the Houston Astros over the weekend, with Sunday’s 6-4 loss marking a missed opportunity after a late rally came up short. Los Angeles was down 6-0 entering the eighth inning before scoring four runs in the final two frames to narrow the deficit.
Rookie pitcher Caden Dana, the second-youngest player in the majors, was unable to make it through the fourth inning in his third career start. He allowed five runs on five hits, as the Astros capitalized on a few defensive lapses.
“(The Astros) found holes,” Angels manager Ron Washington said after the game. “You want the ball on the ground, but they found holes. He was a little flat with the fastball but had a good changeup working.”
Reid Detmers to Start for Los Angeles
Los Angeles will send left-hander Reid Detmers (4-6, 5.64 ERA) to the mound for Monday’s game. Detmers has only faced the White Sox once in his career, delivering a strong performance by giving up just one run in seven innings during a no-decision last season. He’ll be looking to replicate that success and help snap the Angels’ losing streak.
Eric Wagaman Making an Impact for Angels
While the Angels have struggled lately, infielder Eric Wagaman has been a bright spot in recent games. The 27-year-old, who grew up as an Angels fan just 20 miles south of Anaheim, has made a strong impression since his major league debut last Tuesday. In his last two games, Wagaman has gone 3-for-8 with three doubles, showcasing his potential at the plate.
“It’s definitely pretty special,” Wagaman said of playing for his hometown team. “It felt good to get the first one out of the way (Saturday). I feel like I’ve taken a couple good swings and they haven’t fallen, but it’s part of the game.”
Can the White Sox Keep Their Streak Alive?
As the White Sox hope to stretch out their unassuming series of wins to three games, they’ll require proceeded with commitments from players like Gavin Sheets and a solid exhibition from Jonathan Gun on the hill. In the interim, the Angels will be anxious to refocus, with Reid Detmers expecting to contain the White Sox offense and give his group a genuinely necessary success. With the two groups hoping to rescue something from disheartening seasons, Monday’s series opener ought to be a convincing matchup.
