Texas Rangers (14-19) vs Los Angeles Angels (24-13)
Game Info: Monday, May 16, 2022 at 8:05 pm (Globe Life Field)
Jon Gray (0-1) (5.51) vs Noah Syndergaard (3-1) (2.45)
Betting Odds: Texas Rangers +130 / Los Angeles Angels -141 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Angels will visit the Texas Rangers in the first game of their series in the American League West matchup from Globe Life Field on Monday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 10.3 miles per hour winds.
The Los Angeles Angels are coming off of a 3 run win against the Oakland Athletics in their last game. Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game to help secure the Angels win. The series ended at 2-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Angels.
Patrick Sandoval got the start for the Los Angeles Angels in this one. He has a 1.91 ERA, with 31 strikes and a 1.27 whip. He allowed one run and four hits in 6 innings of pitching.
Los Angeles Angels left-hander, Noah Syndergaard will be the starter for this one. He has a 2.45 ERA, with 21 strikes and a 1.06 whip.
The Texas Rangers are coming off of a 6 run win against the Boston Red Sox in their last game. Adolis García and Kole Calhoun each hit two home runs in the win. The series ended at 2-1 in favor of the Boston Red Sox.
Martin Perez got the start for the Texas Rangers in this one. He has a 2.01 ERA, with 33 strikes and a 1.02 whip. He allowed five hits and struck out seven in the win.
Texas Rangers right-hander, Jon Gray will be the starter for this one. He has a 5.51 ERA, with 15 strikes and a 1.22 whip.
The Los Angeles Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 1 of a series and are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. American League West. The Angels are also 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 Monday games and are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West. The Rangers are also 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. I like the Angels here as Ohtani is hot.