ATHLETICS AT ANGELS PREVIEW ANAHEIM (Interstat) — The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels conclude their four-game series Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. First pitch is set for 1:07 p.m. under cloudy skies with a temperature of 77 degrees. The Athletics (40-42) enter with a 2-1 lead in the series after a 9-3 win Friday. Oakland has won seven of 10 meetings against the Angels this season. Los Angeles (34-49) has lost four of its past five games. Pitchers to watch Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn has been Oakland’s most reliable starter. In his most recent outing Friday at Anaheim, Ginn earned the win, allowing three earned runs on eight hits with five strikeouts over six innings. Over his past five starts, Ginn is 3-2 with a 3.89 ERA and has pitched at least 5 1/3 innings each time. He held Pittsburgh scoreless over six innings June 15 and struck out eight at Chicago on June 4. Angels right-hander José Fermin has been effective out of the bullpen. In his past six appearances, Fermin has allowed one earned run over 6 2/3 innings, striking out seven. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings Friday, yielding no hits and striking out one. His lone poor outing came June 1 against Colorado, when he allowed five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning. Series trends Oakland has outscored the Angels 24-11 through the first three games. The Athletics won 9-3 on Friday, while Saturday’s game was postponed. The teams split a four-game series in Oakland from June 18-21, with the Angels winning the final two games by a combined 16-7 margin. What’s at stake Oakland is seeking its third win in four games and holds a 6-4 record over its past 10 contests. The Athletics begin a two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. Los Angeles is trying to avoid falling 16 games below .500 for the first time this season. The Angels start a three-game series at Seattle on Monday. Projection Interstat’s game simulator projects a 5-4 Angels victory. Next up Athletics: vs. Dodgers, Monday. Angels: at Mariners, Monday.