Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
First pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET (6:40 p.m. PT)
TV: NBCS-CA / ABTV
Both teams are playing out the final days of disappointing seasons and sitting near the bottom of the AL West. The Athletics lead the season series 7-5 (including a 9-7 win in the series opener Tuesday). The Angels are looking to snap a multi-game road skid.
Probable Pitchers
Angels: RHP Walbert Ureña (9-10, 2.74 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 140 K in 144.1 IP). The young right-hander has been one of the better pitchers on a struggling staff, posting strong numbers and nearing franchise rookie strikeout marks.
Athletics: LHP Jeffrey Springs (4-14, 6.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 109 K in 138.1 IP). The veteran lefty has endured a tough season with a high ERA and elevated home-run rate.
Current Weather Forecast
Sunny and warm. High near 89–91°F, temperatures cooling into the upper 70s to low 80s around first pitch, light winds, and clear skies with virtually no precipitation chance. Ideal late-summer conditions.
Injury Reports
Angels:
1B Nolan Schanuel (10-day IL, side/intercostal)
2B Kyren Paris (10-day IL, finger)
OF Gustavo Campero (10-day IL, hamstring)
SP George Klassen (15-day IL, back)
SP Samy Natera (15-day IL, forearm)
Longer-term absences including 3B Anthony Rendon (hip), SP Jack Kochanowicz (elbow), and others.
Athletics:
Extensive IL list including 1B Nick Kurtz (60-day, thumb), DH Brent Rooker (60-day, knee), SP J.T. Ginn (elbow), SP Gage Jump (shoulder), SP Luis Severino (shoulder), INF Jacob Wilson (shoulder), INF Max Muncy (knee), and multiple other pitchers and position players on longer-term lists.
Key Rosters / Notable Players
Angels: SS Zach Neto (power/speed leader with 26 HR), OF Mike Trout (still producing when healthy), INF Denzer Guzman, and a mix of younger contributors filling gaps.
Athletics: INF Zack Gelof (20 HR), C/DH Shea Langeliers, OF Lawrence Butler, OF/INF Henry Bolte (hot recently), INF Jeff McNeil, and other young or fill-in players amid heavy injuries.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Ureña’s strong control and strikeout ability will be tested by Athletics hitters who can generate power (Gelof, Langeliers, Butler).
Springs (lefty) faces a right-heavy Angels lineup led by Neto and Trout.
Both teams have depleted lineups due to injuries, which could limit overall offense.
Recent Team Forms
Angels: Mixed-to-poor (4-6 in last 10). Road struggles continue (26-50).
Athletics: Poor (3-7 in last 10, outscored significantly, high team ERA). Home record 30-46.
Series History
13th meeting of 2026 (Athletics lead 7-5; lead current series 1-0 after Tuesday’s 9-7 win). Competitive and often high-scoring affairs this season.
Betting Trends
Ureña’s superior numbers create the edge for Los Angeles despite the road setting and both teams’ overall struggles. High totals reflect recent scoring in the series.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels – 125
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, September 22, 2026
