- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Tuesday, June 25
- Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Tip-Off: 9:38 p.m. ET
- Where: Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
The Athletics are heading to Los Angeles to take on the Angels. Both teams have faced challenges throughout the season and have experienced similar struggles.
With neither team having a clear advantage in this matchup, the stage is set for an unpredictable and potentially thrilling series between these two equally matched squads.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels have had a tough season, they’ve lost three of their last four games, and their offense ranks average in the league.
Amidst the team’s struggles, key players like Taylor Ward, Zach Neto, Logan O’Hoppe, Mike Trout, and Anthony Rendon have stepped up, making significant individual contributions that keep the team’s spirits high.
Pitching has been a significant issue, ranking among the worst in the league, although Tyler Anderson and Jose Soriano have shown promise.
Overall, the Angels have faced consistency issues throughout the season. The Angels are starting Tyler Anderson on the mound, who holds a 6-7 record with a 2.48 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP.
"hit a home run, rob a home run!"#RepTheHalo pic.twitter.com/nqosGPo8mC
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 25, 2024
He has allowed 27 runs on 70 hits, issued 41 walks, and struck out 63 batters over 94.1 innings. Anderson has been a standout performer, with the team going 7-8 in his 15 appearances this season.
Despite missing Shohei Ohtani, the Angels offense has performed better than expected, ranking 20th with a .235 team batting average.
Taylor Ward, Logan O’Hoppe, Jo Adell, and Luis Rengifo lead the team in various batting categories.
Ward tops the team in home runs (12), RBIs (38), and OBP (.324). O’Hoppe boasts the highest batting average (.272), while Rengifo leads in total hits (66).
This matchup is favorable for the Angels, given the struggles of the Athletics’ offense and the solid performance of Mitch Spence as a pitcher for Oakland.
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics have struggled this season, posting a 29-51 record and losing three of their last four games.
Despite offensive struggles, JJ Bleday, Abraham Toro, Shea Langeliers, and Brent Rooker have been standout performers.
On the mound, JP Sears and Mitch Spence have been decent amidst overall pitching difficulties.
Mitch Spence, starting for the Athletics, has a 4-3 record, a 3.86 ERA, and a 1.21 WHIP, allowing 28 runs on 61 hits with 15 walks and 50 strikeouts over 63 innings. The team is 6-12 in his appearances.
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— Oakland A's (@Athletics) June 25, 2024
While the Athletics’ offense ranks second-worst in MLB with a team batting average of .221, there have been individual triumphs.
Toro leads the team in batting average (.260) and hits (72), Langeliers in home runs (14), Rooker in RBIs (44), and Bleday in OBP (.342).
These achievements are a testament to the players’ dedication and skill. The Athletics are preparing for a challenging matchup against Tyler Anderson, a bright spot for the Angels this season.
Angels-Athletics Best Bet
The Athletics and the Angels have struggled offensively this season, with the Angels performing slightly better.
However, this game is expected to be a pitching duel. Tyler Anderson of the Angels has a slight edge over Mitch Spence of the Athletics, but the difference is marginal.
The Athletics should be able to keep the game close, thanks to Spence’s solid performance, even if the Angels win on the road. I would bet Under 8.5 runs in this one.
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