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Angels Seek End to Slide as Soriano Faces Martin
5 May
Summary
- Angels have lost 12 of their last 14 games.
- Soriano is the AL Pitcher of the Month with a 5-1 record.
- Martin earned the win in their previous April 28 matchup.
The Los Angeles Angels are looking to reverse their fortunes as they open a series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. The team has struggled significantly, losing 12 of their last 14 games and holding the worst record in the American League at 13-22.
José Soriano is slated to start for the Angels. He has been a bright spot for the team, earning AL Pitcher of the Month honors. Entering this game, Soriano boasted a 5-1 record with an impressive 0.84 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through seven starts, striking out 49 batters in 42.2 innings.
Soriano will face Davis Martin of the White Sox in a rematch of their April 28 outing. In their previous meeting, Martin had a stronger performance, pitching 5.2 innings of one-run ball and securing the win. Martin has also had a solid start to the season, with a 4-1 record, a 1.95 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP through six starts.
The Angels' recent slump includes a weekend series loss to the New York Mets and a previous sweep by the White Sox in Chicago. This game presents an opportunity for both Soriano and the Angels to stop their current slide.
