The Freeway Series heats up this weekend as the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers look to extend their winning streak against their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers (27-18) currently sit atop the NL West, while the Angels (16-29) are trying to find their footing in the AL West cellar.
After dropping three straight, the Dodgers have turned things around with three consecutive wins, showcasing the power that has them ranked third in MLB with 61 home runs this season. Their road record is equally impressive at 12-8, and they'll look to continue that success at Angel Stadium.
Saturday's matchup features an intriguing pitching duel. The Dodgers will send Justin Wrobleski (5-1, 2.42 ERA) to the mound, while the Angels counter with Jose Soriano (6-2, 1.66 ERA), who has been electric with 61 strikeouts this season. The betting line favors the Dodgers at -141, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs.
For the Angels, Jo Adell has been a bright spot, batting .263 with six home runs. Nolan Schanuel has also been productive lately, going 12-for-39 with an RBI over his last 10 games. However, the Angels have struggled as a team recently, going 3-7 in their last 10 contests and being outscored by 23 runs.
The Dodgers counter with Andy Pages, who is hitting .305 with 10 home runs and 38 RBIs. Teoscar Hernandez has been on fire over the last 10 games, batting 12-for-37 with three doubles and a home run. Los Angeles has gone 5-5 in their last 10, but they've managed to outscore opponents by four runs during that stretch.
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries. The Angels are missing key players like Anthony Rendon (hip), Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder), and Travis d'Arnaud (foot). The Dodgers have their own injury concerns, including Blake Snell (elbow), Tyler Glasnow (back), and Tommy Edman (ankle).
With the Dodgers riding momentum and the Angels looking to play spoiler, this Freeway Series matchup promises plenty of drama. Will the Dodgers extend their winning streak, or can the Angels defend their home turf?