MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (38-42) vs. Los Angeles Angels (32-48)

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Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT / 9:38 PM ET

Probables: BAL — Shane Baz (RHP) vs LAA — Davis Johnson (RHP)

VENUE: ANGEL STADIUM OF ANAHEIM

Location: 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA

Dimensions: 347 LF, 396 LCF, 400 CF, 370 RCF, 350 RF

Park Factors:

Slightly pitcher‑friendly at night

Marine layer suppresses home‑run carry

Favors line‑drive hitters

Surface: Natural grass

Night games in Anaheim typically reduce power, especially to center and right‑center.

WEATHER FORECAST

Temperature: 72°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–9 mph in from left field

Humidity: 64%

Chance of Rain: 0%

Impact: Pitcher‑friendly — marine layer + wind reduces ball flight

INJURY REPORT

Baltimore Orioles

Gunnar Henderson — ACTIVE

Adley Rutschman — ACTIVE

Colton Cowser — ACTIVE

John Means — OUT (elbow)

Kyle Bradish — OUT (UCL)

Cedric Mullins — OUT (hamstring)

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout — OUT (back)

Logan O’Hoppe — ACTIVE

Nolan Schanuel — ACTIVE

Reid Detmers — OUT (shoulder)

Anthony Rendon — OUT (wrist)

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Shane Baz — RHP, Orioles

2026 Season:

Record: 4–3

ERA: 3.62

WHIP: 1.19

K/BB: 78/18

Last 5 Starts: 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Scouting Notes:

Power fastball/slider combo

Angels rank bottom‑five vs RHP in OPS

Excellent road splits: 2.95 ERA away from Camden Yards

Key matchup: dominates lineups lacking left‑handed power

Matchup Edge: Strong

Davis Johnson — RHP, Angels

2026 Season:

Record: 2–6

ERA: 5.08

WHIP: 1.42

K/BB: 51/26

Last 5 Starts: 5.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP

Scouting Notes:

Relies on sinker/slider mix

Orioles rank top‑10 vs RHP in slugging

Struggles with command; high walk rate

Vulnerable to left‑handed bats (Henderson, O’Hearn)

Matchup Edge: Significant disadvantage

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Baltimore Orioles (38–42)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 18–22

Run Differential: –9

Trend: Pitching improving; offense inconsistent

Strength: Young core + strong bullpen

Weakness: Missing Mullins reduces speed/defense

Los Angeles Angels (32–48)

Last 10: 3–7

Home Record: 15–25

Run Differential: –63

Trend: Offense struggling without Trout

Strength: O’Hoppe emerging as centerpiece

Weakness: Rotation instability + lack of power

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026 Combined: Orioles lead 13–8

At Angel Stadium: Orioles have won 6 of last 9

Baz vs LAA: First career meeting

Johnson vs BAL: First career meeting

BETTING TRENDS

Orioles

7–3 in last 10 vs losing teams

Under is 6–4 in last 10 road games

Orioles are 8–4 in Baz’s last 12 starts

Angels

2–8 in last 10 home games

Under is 7–3 in last 10 overall

Angels are 3–9 in Johnson’s last 12 starts

Head‑to‑Head

Orioles have covered RL in 5 of last 7

Under has hit in 6 of last 8 matchups

GAME ODDS

Baltimore Orioles            – 147

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 22, 2026

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