Game Overview
- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: FDSN-DET, FDSW
- First Pitch: 4:07 PM ET
Team Breakdown
Detroit Tigers (21-13, 2nd in AL Central)
- Recent Form: Coming off a 10-4 win over the Angels in the series opener.
- Key Strengths: Strong pitching rotation, power hitting, aggressive baserunning.
- Key Players:
- Spencer Torkelson – Batting .239, 9 HR, 26 RBI.
- Riley Greene – Batting .276, 8 HR, 8 walks.
- Gleyber Torres – Key offensive contributor in last game.
- Reese Olson – 3-2, 3.55 ERA, 32 K.
Los Angeles Angels (13-19, 5th in AL West)
- Recent Form: Lost to Detroit in their last game, struggling offensively.
- Key Strengths: Home-field advantage, power hitting.
- Key Players:
- Zach Neto – Batting .280, hit a leadoff home run in last game.
- Mike Trout – Batting .265, 9 HR.
- Jorge Soler – Batting .215, 5 HR.
- Jack Kochanowicz – 1-4, 5.29 ERA.
Pitching Matchup
- Tigers Starter: Reese Olson (3-2, 3.55 ERA, 32 K).
- Angels Starter: Jack Kochanowicz (1-4, 5.29 ERA).
Olson has been solid this season, averaging 5.5 innings per outing, while Kochanowicz has struggled, allowing a 5.29 ERA in his starts.
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 166
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025
