MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (14-24) vs. Los Angeles Angels (16-22)

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The Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 PM ET. Both teams are looking to secure the series win, with the Angels coming off a 6-4 victory in Game 2.

Team Overview & Recent Form

Baltimore Orioles (14-24, 5th in AL East)

  • Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Loss, Loss
  • Road Record: 6-15
  • Batting Average: .227 (26th in MLB)
  • Key Players:
  • Ryan O’Hearn – Batting .303 with seven home runs and 14 RBIs.
  • Gunnar Henderson – 13-for-39 with a double, a triple, and two home runs in his last 10 games.
  • Cedric Mullins – Leads the team with 21 RBIs, providing speed and power.

Los Angeles Angels (16-22, 4th in AL West)

  • Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Win
  • Home Record: 9-9
  • Batting Average: .231 (22nd in MLB)
  • Key Players:
  • Logan O’Hoppe – Batting .265 with nine home runs and 17 RBIs.
  • Nolan Schanuel – Six doubles, two home runs, and 15 walks.
  • Jorge Soler – Eight home runs, providing power in the lineup.

Pitching Matchup

  • Orioles: Zachary Eflin (RHP, 2-1, 3.00 ERA) – Has been solid in his first three starts, holding opponents to a .215 batting average.
  • Angels: Tyler Anderson (LHP, 2-0, 2.68 ERA) – A reliable starter with 34 strikeouts and a 1.04 WHIP.

Game Analysis & Predictions

  • Orioles’ Strategy: Baltimore needs Eflin to deliver a strong outing and their offense to capitalize on scoring opportunities against Anderson.
  • Angels’ Strategy: Los Angeles must rely on O’Hoppe and Soler to generate offense and take advantage of Baltimore’s struggling pitching staff.

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            – 142

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025