Angels enter matchup with the Mets on losing streak
New York Mets (11-21, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (12-21, fifth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 9:38 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Nolan McLean (1-2, 2. 55 ERA, 0. 85 WHIP, 45 strikeouts); Angels: Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.
28 ERA, 1. 10 WHIP, 36 strikeouts) LINE: Mets -124, Angels +104; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels come into a matchup against the New York Mets after losing seven straight games. Los Angeles has a 5-8 record in home games and a 12-21 record overall.
The Angels are 8-4 in games when they hit two or more home runs. New York has an 11-21 record overall and a 5-9 record in road games. The Mets have a 5-12 record in games when they have given up a home run.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Mike Trout has five doubles and 10 home runs for the Angels. Nolan Schanuel is 10 for 35 with four doubles, a home run and six RBIs over the last 10 games.