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    The Los Angeles Dodgers (40-33) have a 1-0 series lead and will look for a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels (41-34) on Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Angels are favored (-145) against the underdog Dodgers (+124) in the matchup, which starts at 9:38 PM ET. Shohei Ohtani starts for the Angels while the Dodgers will counter with Michael Grove.

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    Game Info, Betting Lines for Angels vs. Dodgers

    • Game Day: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
    • Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
    • Location: Anaheim, California
    • Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
    Angels vs Dodgers Betting Information
    Favorite Favorite Moneyline Total
    Angels -145 8.5

    How Do I Watch the Angels vs. the Dodgers?

    • TV Channel: MLB Network

    Angels Stats & Trends

    Angels Batting

    • The Angels are fourth in MLB action with 108 home runs. They average 1.4 per game.
    • The Angels have the 10th-best batting average in the league (.255).
    • The Angels rank eighth in MLB with an on-base percentage of .329.
    • The Angels strike out 8.8 times per game, the No. 22 mark in MLB.
    • The Angels average 1.5 homers per game when playing at home this season (53 total in home contests).
    • The Angels are slugging .448 with 3.3 extra-base hits per game at home.
    • At home this season the team averages 8.2 hits per game and is batting .250.

    Angels Key Batters

    • Ohtani leads Los Angeles in OBP (.379), slugging percentage (.623) and total hits (83) this season. He has a .295 batting average.
    • Among qualified batters in baseball, he is 15th in batting average, 17th in on-base percentage, and first in slugging.
    • Mike Trout is hitting .253 with 13 doubles, 15 home runs and 39 walks, while slugging .472 with an on-base percentage of .359.
    • Among qualified hitters, he is 94th in batting average, 32nd in on-base percentage and 49th in slugging percentage.
    • Hunter Renfroe has collected 64 base hits, an OBP of .295 and a slugging percentage of .446 this season.
    • Renfroe heads into this game with two games in a row with at least one hit. In his last five games he is hitting .313 with three doubles.
    • Taylor Ward has been key for Los Angeles with 62 hits, an OBP of .313 plus a slugging percentage of .388.

    Dodgers Stats & Trends

    Dodgers Batting

    • The Dodgers’ 116 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
    • The Dodgers rank 20th in MLB with a .241 team batting average.
    • The Dodgers have the 11th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.327).
    • The Dodgers rank 17th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.
    • They’ve hit 62 homers, an average of 1.7 per game, in 37 road contests this season.
    • In 37 road games this season, they’re slugging .441 with 137 hits going for extra bases.
    • They are averaging 7.9 base hits per game and batting .229 on the road this season.

    Dodgers Key Batters

    • Freddie Freeman has put up a slugging percentage of .555, a team-high for the Dodgers. He’s batting .328 with an on-base percentage of .408.
    • Including all qualifying players, he is second in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks fifth and he is seventh in slugging.
    • Freeman enters this matchup on a five-game hitting streak. In his last five games he is batting .238 with a double, two walks and two RBI.
    • Mookie Betts is hitting .260 with 15 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs and 41 walks. He’s slugging .505 with an on-base percentage of .360.
    • Including all qualifying players, he ranks 78th in batting average, 29th in on-base percentage and 19th in slugging percentage.
    • Will Smith has put up an on-base percentage of .410, a team-high for the Dodgers.
    • J.D. Martinez has racked up 57 hits to pace his team.

    Angels vs. Dodgers Probable Pitchers

    Shohei Ohtani (LAA) Pitcher Michael Grove (LAD)
    6 – 2 W/L 0 – 0
    82 IP 0
    3.40 ERA 0.00
    1.061 WHIP 0.000
    11.5 K/9 0
    3.8 BB/9 0

    Angels vs. Dodgers Injury Updates

    • Angels: Zach Neto: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Gio Urshela: 10 Day IL (Pelvis), Anthony Rendon: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Matt Moore: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Ben Joyce: 15 Day IL (Arm), José Suarez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Logan O’Hoppe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), José Quijada: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Stassi: 60 Day IL (Hip ), Chris Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jose Marte: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Davis Daniel: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
    • Dodgers: Max Muncy: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Julio Urías: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Noah Syndergaard: 15 Day IL (Finger), Phil Bickford: 15 Day IL (Back), Dustin May: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tyler Cyr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Trayce Thompson: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Jimmy Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Daniel Hudson: 60 Day IL (Knee), Walker Buehler: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Álex Reyes: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Gavin Lux: 60 Day IL (Knee)

    Recent Scores and Betting Lines for the Angels and Dodgers (Last 10 Games)

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