Consistent Angels Aim to Continue Winning Ways vs. Marlins
Los Angeles Angels will look to extend their winning streak and showcase their rare rotation stability on Saturday when they host the Miami Marlins in the second game of a three-game series in Anaheim.
Angels’ Starters Delivering Consistency
While the MLB landscape has been marked by rotating rotations and pitching injuries, the Angels stand alone as the only team to use just five starting pitchers all season — and that consistency is beginning to pay off. Right-hander Jose Soriano (3-4, 3.57 ERA) will make his 11th start of the year and continue anchoring the staff alongside Yusei Kikuchi.
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“We’ve certainly been getting innings out of them. Now we’re starting to get them into the sixth and seventh inning, and it’s been taking a lot of pressure off the bullpen.”
— Ron Washington, Angels Manager
Soriano, who ranks second on the team with 58 innings pitched, has reached the sixth inning or later in seven of his 10 starts. In his latest outing, he gave up three runs over six innings in a 4-3 win over the Athletics — his third victory of the season.
If you’re betting on MLB matchups, the Angels’ consistency on the mound offers a noteworthy edge — particularly against Miami’s struggling offense.
Quantrill’s Immaculate Frame Highlights Marlins’ Momentum
Miami (currently 3-4, 6.37 ERA from Quantrill) will counter with Cal Quantrill, fresh off a confidence-boosting win over Tampa Bay. In that five-inning gem, Quantrill etched his name into MLB trivia — retiring all three batters in one inning on just nine pitches, known as an “immaculate inning.”
The feat made Quantrill only the second Marlins pitcher ever to accomplish it, joining Jesus Sanchez (1998). It also marked a turning point for the right-hander, who has allowed just five earned runs over his last 14 1/3 innings.
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“It goes back to Seattle a few starts ago. He just kind of made a decision to be more aggressive and use his fastball. His cutter and split play well off of that.”
— Clayton McCullough, Marlins Manager
Quantrill has seen the Angels plenty — he holds a 1-1 career record with a 3.68 ERA in seven appearances (six starts) against Los Angeles.