Rangers vs. Angels: Game 2 Prediction, Odds and Picks — July 9, MLB 2024
It's Game 2 at Angel Stadium as the Texas Rangers take on their division rival on the road. The Los Angeles Angels lost terribly in Game 2, surrendering nine runs and scoring only four in return. The defending World Champions had an easy victory with the help of Jon Gray on the mound.
The Angels struggled, as Corey Seager smashed a two-run homer to put the Rangers on board. Davis Daniel threw a balk, and the opponent scored five runs in the fourth inning. Daniel gave up seven earned runs in 3.2 innings pitched.
The Angels will turn in rookie Roansy Contreras in Game 2. Roansy has a 1-1 record with a 4.04 ERA. Even with plenty of support from the plate, this could be a hard game for Ron Washington and his team. Contreras recorded 32 strikeouts in 35-plus innings pitched.
Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will go up against the Angels in Game 2. Scherzer has a 1-2 record with a 2.70 ERA. Scherzer's picking up the pace after his injury, and he's expected to last for six innings in this game.
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Where to watch Rangers vs. Angels?
Game 2 will be telecast on Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports West. The online stream can be watched on FuboTV. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 9:38 pm EDT.
Rangers vs. Angels Prediction
The Angels have a rookie while their opponent has a veteran. Offensively, the Angels are a weak team with a struggling bullpen. While Mike Trout is expected to return in July, the team's struggles will not get any better.
Qualifying for the postseason is a long shot with almost half the season over. The Angels must rebuild their team and hope for a better season next year. With support from the plate, this game is expected to be an easy outing for Scherzer.
The veteran pitcher is at the tail end of his career and will look forward to another postseason run. Seager is expected to drive in an RBI in this game as the Rangers look to secure the series before taking on the Houston Astros.
Prediction: Texas Rangers -1.5 (-175)