Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction: The offense of both sides will struggle

The third game of a four-game series between Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels will take place at the Tropicana Field on Thursday. With two games already played, both sides have one win apiece. How will this one unfold?

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays responded well to their defeat in game one with a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. However, prior to this, the Tampa Bay Rays won two of their series against the Los Angeles Angeles and the San Francisco Giants. Tampa Bay hold a 6-6 record in home games this season and a 10-8 overall. Zack Littell sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.17. He will start on the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays here, with his last start against the Angels ending with 4.1 innings, giving up six hits and one run. The Tampa Bay Rays are averaging 4.18 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.24 runs per game.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels continue to struggle, and once again, they saw their third defeat of their last four games against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the 9th inning of their game last night, a simple throw to first base from the pitcher wasn’t made, leading to the tying run scoring. However, it is now worth noting that Los Angeles Angeles have lost five of their last seven games, with one win against the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. The Los Angeles Angels are averaging 4.63 runs, with their pitching staff giving up 4.94 runs per game. Reid Detmers will take the Los Angeles Angels mound in this Thursday's game. In his last match, Reid Detmers went 6.1 innings, and he now has a 3-0 record and an ERA of 1.04. Pre-game facts show that the Los Angeles Angels have won each of their last six-night games following a loss.

Expert Tips & Prediction

The Los Angeles Angels and Tampa Bay Rays will have it challenging on the offensive line here. Of the two pitches, Detmers has been dominant heading into this game, and Little sits with an ERA of 1.17. The difference here is expected to be their offensive performance, and I see both sides scoring only a few runs. Also, while the Los Angeles Angels continue to be disappointing, I won’t be surprised if the Tampa Bay Rays get things right again.