The Los Angeles Angels (62-61) face the Cleveland Indians (58-61) in a three-game series opener at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 7:10 pm ET.

The Angels enter on a high note after sweeping the Detroit Tigers, including a dramatic 13-10 comeback win on Thursday. The Indians, coming off an off day, have struggled recently going 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Betting Lines:

• Indians: -120 (Favorites)
• Angels: +102
• Run line: Angels +1.5 (-184)
• Over/Under: 9.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Angels: Jaime Barria (2-1, 4.71 ERA)
• Indians: Sam Hentges (1-4, 7.95 ERA, 2.04 WHIP)

Team Comparison:

• Offense: Angels rank 14th (4.51 runs/game), Indians rank 18th (4.36 runs/game)
• Defense: Indians rank 17th (4.65 runs allowed/game), Angels rank 23rd (4.88 runs allowed/game)

Key Players:

• Angels: Shohei Ohtani (.272/.367/.648, 40 HR, 88 RBI)
• Indians: Jose Ramirez (.254/.338/.536, 27 HR, 75 RBI)

Both teams have underperformed expectations this season, with playoff hopes diminishing. The Indians' success will likely depend on containing Ohtani and generating offense against Barria, who struggled in his last outing.

The pitching matchup features two struggling starters, suggesting this could be a high-scoring affair. The Indians have home-field advantage but must overcome their recent slump to secure a victory.

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