Indians-Angels Preview

The fans at Angel Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Righthander Paul Byrd will take the mound for the Indians to start this game. Byrd is 0-1 this season with a 6.24 ERA.

Byrd's opponent in this one will be Dustin Moseley. The Angels righthander has a 9.00 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Travis Hafner hit a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Indians over the Angels 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Cleveland won as +105 road underdogs as the game played under the 8.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.

Starter Jake Westbrook went the distance to earn the victory for the Indians, as the righthander gave up seven hits while fanning four and walking none.

Vladimir Guerrero smashed a two-run dinger for Los Angeles, going 2-for-4 on the night. Reliever Justin Speier took the loss after surrendering Hafner's shot for the Angels.

Team records:
Cleveland: 4-4 SU
Los Angeles: 5-4 SU

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Oakland are 4-6
After playing LA Angels are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Seattle are 7-3
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

Next up:
Cleveland home to Oakland, Friday, April 11
LA Angels at Seattle, Friday, April 11

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