Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California
First pitch: 10:07 p.m. ET (7:07 p.m. PT)
TV: ABTV / NBCS-PH
The Phillies (second in the NL East) lead the series 1-0 after a dramatic 5-3 comeback win on Friday. Pinch-hitter Edmundo Sosa delivered a two-out grand slam in the ninth for his first career grand slam. Philadelphia has been rolling (8-2 in its last 10) and remains in the thick of the NL wild-card race. The Angels (fifth in the AL West) have dropped five straight and continue a difficult season.
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: LHP Cristopher Sánchez (16-4, 2.62 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 194 K in 168.1 IP)
One of the top pitchers in baseball this season. Excellent command, high strikeout total, and strong recent form (two earned runs or fewer in most of his recent starts). Clear ace-level advantage.
Angels: RHP Ryan Johnson (3-7, 5.75 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 50 K in 67.1 IP)
Has shown better results in August (stronger recent outings) after a rough earlier stretch, but overall numbers remain elevated. Faces a tough Phillies lineup.
Current Rosters & Key Players
Phillies key contributors: Kyle Schwarber (40 HR), Bryce Harper (on-base streak), Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, J.T. Realmuto, Brandon Marsh, Edmundo Sosa (hero Friday), and a deep supporting cast. Strong power and recent offensive consistency.
Angels key contributors: Mike Trout (20 HR), Zach Neto, and a mix of younger talent filling out the lineup. Offense has been inconsistent, ranking near the bottom in scoring at times.
Injury Reports
Phillies
Rafael Marchán (C, knee) – 10-day IL
Caleb Kilian (RP, oblique) – 15-day IL
Tanner Banks (RP, forearm) – 60-day IL
Longer-term: Johan Rojas, Félix Reyes, and others
Angels
Nolan Schanuel (1B, side) – 10-day IL
Gustavo Campero (OF, hamstring) – 10-day IL
Shaun Anderson (RP, shoulder) – 15-day IL
Sam Bachman (RP, forearm) – 15-day IL
Longer-term (60-day): Yoan Moncada, Anthony Rendon, Jack Kochanowicz, Robert Stephenson, Sebastian Rivero, and others
Both clubs are missing depth pieces, with the Angels particularly thin.
Weather Forecast (Angel Stadium)
Mostly sunny to clear, very warm to hot (highs potentially 90s–100°F+ during the day, cooling into the 70s by first pitch). Dry conditions with light winds and near-0% precipitation chance. Typical Southern California late-summer night game.
Recent Team Forms
Phillies: 8-2 last 10. Strong road record (37-30). Offensive output has been excellent recently.
Angels: 3-7 last 10, currently on a five-game losing streak. Home record 29-40. Struggling to generate consistent offense.
Series History (2026)
This is the second meeting of the season. Phillies lead 1-0 after Friday’s comeback win. Remaining game: Sunday at Angel Stadium. Limited prior interleague history this year.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups / Storylines
Sánchez vs. Angels lineup: Trout remains the primary threat, along with Neto and supporting hitters. Sánchez’s elite lefty stuff and strikeout ability give him a major edge against a struggling offense.
Johnson vs. Phillies power: Schwarber, Harper, Turner, and Bohm present significant danger. Johnson will need his best stuff to limit damage.
Kyle Schwarber’s power and Bryce Harper’s on-base presence are central for Philadelphia.
Mike Trout needs to spark the Angels.
Bullpen management could matter if the game stays close, given both teams’ injury lists.
Betting Trends
Philadelphia is a heavy favorite due to superior record, recent form, and the massive pitching mismatch. The total sits at a moderate number reflecting Sánchez’s excellence against a weaker Angels attack.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 233
Los Angeles Angels 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 28, 2026
