Angels (Sandoval) vs. Mariners (Flexen)

The Angels, facing the Mariners in Seattle, have Patrick Sandoval on the mound. Sandoval has been a replacement starter before, and is having some success of late. He can struggle mightily with his control at times, and as a consequence doesn’t always have long outings.

Chris Flexen is pitching for the Mariners. Flexen is 7-3 with an ERA of 3.80, and averages 6 innings per start. He has been particularly sharp at home this season (5-2, 1.99 ERA)

The Angels have won five of seven. They out-muscle the Mariners, but come up short in the bullpen department, as noted in last night’s late-in-the- game stumble. The Mariners have a good record at home, and are in tough against left handed pitching.

My wager

With Seattle’s and Flexen’s strength at home and some uncertainty around Sandoval, I am betting Seattle to WIN.