Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics.
Series start: Thursday July 6 2006. 10:05 EST
Network Associates Coliseum. Oakland, Calif.
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Oakland lost two out of three at home to the Angels earlier this
year, but bounced back to win two straight in Anaheim to grab a 3-2 lead
in the season series. Oakland has been pulling away from the weak-
fielding, weak-hitting Angels, so this four-game set will be huge. Here’s
a good gambling trend for you: In the 10 games played by these teams last
year in Oakland, only two went over eight runs. That’s a sportsbook trend
worth paying attention to. Oakland’s starting pitching has been very good
in June, so look for that trend to continue because that is also the
Angels’ biggest strength right now.
Athletics breakdown ( updated thru june 26)
• 1st place American League West Standings
• 41 wins and 34 losses ( home 21-15/road 20-19)
Team Leaders
• LF N. Swisher 74 GP’S, 19HR’S, 49 RBI’S, .286 AVG.
• RF J. Payton 59 GP’S, 3HR’S, 21 RBI’S, .278 AVG.
• P B. Zito 16 8 3 0 3.36
Injuries
• 3B Eric Chavez was held out of the June 25 game with tendinitis in both forearms. He's day-to-day.
• RHP Jay Witasick, sprained left ankle. June 23 DL.
Angels Breakdown( updated thru June 26)
• 4th place American League West Standings
• 34 wins and 41 losses( home 16-20/ road 18-21)
Team Leaders
• SS O. Cabrera 72 GP’S, 5 HR’S, 44 RBI’S, .302 AVG.
• R F V. Guerrero 73GP’S, 16HR’S, 54RBI’S, .290 AVG.
• P J. Lackey 15 GP’S, 4W, 5L, 3.31 ERA.
Injuries
• CF Darin Erstad, sore right ankle. He's day-to-day.
Series start: Thursday July 6 2006. 10:05 EST
Network Associates Coliseum. Oakland, Calif.
WagerWeb.com
Oakland lost two out of three at home to the Angels earlier this
year, but bounced back to win two straight in Anaheim to grab a 3-2 lead
in the season series. Oakland has been pulling away from the weak-
fielding, weak-hitting Angels, so this four-game set will be huge. Here’s
a good gambling trend for you: In the 10 games played by these teams last
year in Oakland, only two went over eight runs. That’s a sportsbook trend
worth paying attention to. Oakland’s starting pitching has been very good
in June, so look for that trend to continue because that is also the
Angels’ biggest strength right now.
Athletics breakdown ( updated thru june 26)
• 1st place American League West Standings
• 41 wins and 34 losses ( home 21-15/road 20-19)
Team Leaders
• LF N. Swisher 74 GP’S, 19HR’S, 49 RBI’S, .286 AVG.
• RF J. Payton 59 GP’S, 3HR’S, 21 RBI’S, .278 AVG.
• P B. Zito 16 8 3 0 3.36
Injuries
• 3B Eric Chavez was held out of the June 25 game with tendinitis in both forearms. He's day-to-day.
• RHP Jay Witasick, sprained left ankle. June 23 DL.
Angels Breakdown( updated thru June 26)
• 4th place American League West Standings
• 34 wins and 41 losses( home 16-20/ road 18-21)
Team Leaders
• SS O. Cabrera 72 GP’S, 5 HR’S, 44 RBI’S, .302 AVG.
• R F V. Guerrero 73GP’S, 16HR’S, 54RBI’S, .290 AVG.
• P J. Lackey 15 GP’S, 4W, 5L, 3.31 ERA.
Injuries
• CF Darin Erstad, sore right ankle. He's day-to-day.
