Los Angeles @ San Diego preview

Last Meeting ( Aug 14, 2018 ) LA Angels 7, San Diego 3

Justin Upton has slugged five homers during his seven-game hitting streak and looks to continue his power display on Wednesday, when the Los Angeles Angels attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the host San Diego Padres. Upton went deep for the second straight night in Tuesday's 7-3 victory against one of his former teams and is 5-for-10 with five RBIs in the series.

Upton has gone 13-for-29 during his hitting streak and suddenly hot Los Angeles is looking for its seventh win in nine games. The Angels remain unsure when All-Star Mike Trout (wrist/family matter) will rejoin the team, but they are producing offensively with 47 runs over their last eight contests. San Diego's Freddy Galvis has homered in three straight games for the first time in his career and has launched five blasts over his last nine contests. Galvis has driven in a team-leading 50 runs - one more than Eric Hosmer, who registered at least 93 RBIs in each of the previous three seasons while with Kansas City.

TV: 9:10 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), FS San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Felix Pena (1-3, 4.95 ERA) vs. Padres LH Robbie Erlin (2-3, 3.36)

Pena came away without a decision against Oakland in his last turn as he gave up three runs and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 28-year-old served up two homers in the contest after giving up just five in 10 appearances (eight starts) prior to the outing. Pena has started on the road three times this season, going 1-1 with a 1.84 ERA.

Erlin wasn't involved in the decision against Milwaukee in his last turn as he gave up four runs - two earned - and seven hits over five innings. The 27-year-old fared better in his previous turn, when he allowed just one run and two hits in five frames while beating the Chicago Cubs. Erlin's control has been superb as he has registered 57 strikeouts against just eight walks in 69 2/3 innings this season.

WALK-OFFS

1. Angels SS Andrelton Simmons is hitless in eight at-bats in the series and is 0-for-14 over his last four games.

2. San Diego OF Hunter Renfroe recorded two hits on Tuesday for his sixth two-hit performance in the last nine contests.

3. Los Angeles recalled 3B Taylor Ward, who went 2-for-3 in his major-league debut, from Triple-A Salt Lake, acquired RHP Odrisamer Despaigne from Miami for cash, optioned INF Jose Fernandez to Salt Lake, transferred OF Chris Young (hip) to the 60-day disabled list and designated RHP Dayan Diaz for assignment.

PREDICTION: Angels 5, Padres 3