- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: June 28, 2025
- Who: Washington Nationals vs. LA Angels
- Time: 6:38 p.m. PST
- Where: Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
The Washington Nationals (34-48) will take on the Los Angeles Angels (40-41) in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday at 6:38 p.m. PST at Angel Stadium.
The Nationals lead the season series 1-0 after their explosive 15-9 victory on Friday. They won as +159 road underdogs, easily surpassing the Over of 8.5.
Luis García Jr. and Nathaniel Lowe each recorded three hits and 2 RBIs, while Jacob Young contributed a double and 3 RBIs. Josh Bell added a home run and 3 RBIs as well.
The Angels snapped their three-game winning streak, with starter José Soriano struggling (4 IP, 8 ER). However, Jo Adell, Nolan Schanuel, and Taylor Ward all hit home runs, helping the team achieve a season-high 19 hits despite the loss.
Pitching Matchup
Michael Soroka (3-5, 5.06 ERA) will make his 11th start, featuring a 1.09 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 over 53 1/3 innings. In his last outing, he went 5 1/3 innings with three earned runs and 10 strikeouts in a no-decision against the LA Dodgers.
His 2025 road record stands at 2-2 with a 5.93 ERA. Soroka has one career relief appearance against the Angels, allowing no earned runs.
Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.83 ERA) is making his 16th start, recording a 1.32 WHIP and 6.0 K/9 in 82 innings. He also received a no-decision in his last game, allowing three earned runs in 5 innings during a loss to the Astros.
Hendricks has a 3-3 home record in 2025 with a 4.20 ERA and a career record of 4-3 against the Nationals with a 3.03 ERA.
Despite some ups and downs this season, the Nationals are in a strong position to win on Saturday. They’ve performed better on the road, and with the Angels around .500, there’s no significant home-field advantage.
Michael Soroka seems to be finding his rhythm again, showcasing back-to-back outings with 9 and 10 strikeouts, including a solid performance against the top-scoring Dodgers lineup.
Offensively, CJ Abrams is a key player, contributing three hits in Friday’s win and batting .373 over the last 15 days with three doubles, two home runs, and six stolen bases, proving to be a consistent threat.
Kyle Hendricks takes the mound for the Angels. He’s a reliable veteran but hasn’t beaten the Nationals since 2021, offering limited upside this season.
With a pitching edge and a hot lineup, Washington looks like the smart pick, especially at favorable odds.
Best Bet: Nationals Money Line at +100 odds
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