First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT
Probable Pitchers:
- LAD — Justin Wrobleski (LHP)
- LAA — José Soriano (RHP)
VENUE — ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Dimensions: 330 LF, 387 LCF, 400 CF, 370 RCF, 330 RF
- Park Factors: Slightly pitcher‑friendly at night; suppresses HRs to center
- Surface: Natural grass
- Weather impact: Warm, dry air boosts carry to left field early; marine layer suppresses late‑game power
WEATHER FORECAST (ANAHEIM, CA)
- Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
- Sky: Clear
- Humidity: 48%
- Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left‑center
- Chance of Rain: 0%
- Expected Conditions: Mildly hitter‑friendly early, neutral after sunset
INJURY REPORT
LOS ANGELES DODGERS
- Mookie Betts — Probable (rest day Friday)
- Freddie Freeman — Day‑to‑day (hip tightness)
- Max Muncy — OUT (oblique strain)
- Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow rehab)
- Blake Treinen — OUT (shoulder)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
- Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery)
- Anthony Rendon — OUT (hamstring tear)
- Reid Detmers — OUT (forearm strain)
- Zach Neto — Day‑to‑day (ankle soreness)
- Carlos Estévez — OUT (lat strain)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
LOS ANGELES DODGERS (27–18)
- Last 10 games: 6–4
- Road record: 13–9
- Run differential: +45
- Strengths: Deep lineup, elite plate discipline, strong bullpen
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent production from bottom third, injuries to key bats
LOS ANGELES ANGELS (16–29)
- Last 10 games: 3–7
- Home record: 8–14
- Run differential: –52
- Strengths: Young hitters with upside, improved team speed
- Weaknesses: Rotation depth, bullpen reliability, lack of power without Trout
STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN
LAD — JUSTIN WROBLESKI (LHP)
2026 Season Stats
- Record: 3–2
- ERA: 3.66
- WHIP: 1.24
- K/BB: 41/11
- Last 3 starts: 17.0 IP, 6 ER, 18 K
Pitch Mix
- Four‑seam (94)
- Slider (85)
- Changeup (83)
- Curveball (78)
Matchup Notes
- Angels struggle vs left‑handed breaking balls
- Wrobleski’s slider is a major weapon vs RH‑heavy LAA lineup
- Key risk: Angels’ aggressive hitters can jump early‑count fastballs
LAA — JOSÉ SORIANO (RHP)
2026 Season Stats
- Record: 1–5
- ERA: 4.89
- WHIP: 1.41
- K/BB: 38/19
- Last 3 starts: 14.2 IP, 11 ER, 12 K
Pitch Mix
- Four‑seam (97)
- Curveball (82)
- Sinker (96)
- Changeup (87)
Matchup Notes
- Dodgers’ lineup is left‑hand heavy, which Soriano struggles with
- His curveball is elite when commanded, but command is inconsistent
- Key risk: Dodgers’ patience — they force Soriano into deep counts and walks
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Shohei Ohtani vs José Soriano
- Ohtani crushes high‑velo RHP
- Soriano must bury the curveball
- HR threat every AB
2. Will Smith vs Soriano’s sinker
- Smith excels vs sinkers left up
- Could be a multi‑hit night
3. Taylor Ward vs Justin Wrobleski
- Ward hits LHP well
- Wrobleski must keep the slider down and away
4. Miguel Sanó vs Wrobleski’s fastball
- Sanó can punish elevated heaters
- But Wrobleski rarely misses up
SERIES HISTORY
- 2025 season series: Dodgers 3 – Angels 1
- At Angel Stadium: Dodgers have won 7 of last 9
- Last 10 meetings: Dodgers 8 – Angels 2
- Overs hit in 6 of last 10 matchups
- Dodgers’ pitching has dominated this matchup
BETTING TRENDS
DODGERS
- 6–2 in last 8 road games
- 5–1 in Wrobleski’s last 6 starts
- Over is 4–1 in last 5 games
ANGELS
- 2–7 in last 9 home games
- 1–4 in Soriano’s last 5 starts
- Under is 5–3 in last 8 games
HEAD‑TO‑HEAD
- Dodgers 8–2 last 10
- Over 6–4 last 10
- Road team 5–2 last 7
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 142
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 15, 2026
