First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET, with coverage on MASN, Bally Sports West, and MLB.tv.
| Matchup | Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date & Time | Sunday, June 29 – 4:07 p.m. ET | ||
| Venue | Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA | ||
| Broadcast | MASN, Bally Sports West, MLB.tv | ||
| Betting Odds | LAA -135 ML | WSH +115 ML | O/U: 9.0 runs |
This is the series finale of a three-game interleague set. The Nationals took the opener, while the Angels bounced back in Game 2. Sunday’s rubber match will determine the series winner.
Team Form & Trends
Washington Nationals (34–48, 5th in NL East)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Road Record: 18–24
- Offensive Leaders:
- James Wood: 22 HR, 63 RBI – ranks 6th in MLB in home runs
- CJ Abrams: .283 AVG, 13 HR, 20 SB – team leader in batting average
- Luis García Jr.: .267 AVG, 19 doubles, 38 RBI
- Team Trends:
- 16–35 when allowing a home run
- 5.52 team ERA over last 10 games
Los Angeles Angels (40–41, 3rd in AL West)
- Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
- Home Record: 19–19
- Offensive Leaders:
- Taylor Ward: 20 HR, 55 RBI – 11th in MLB in home runs
- Jo Adell: 5 HR in last 10 games – riding an 8-game hit streak
- Zach Neto: .278 AVG – team leader in batting average
- Team Trends:
- 9th in MLB in slugging percentage (.407)
- 2.76 bullpen ERA over last 2 weeks – among best in AL
Probable Starting Pitchers
Washington Nationals: Mike Soroka (RHP)
- Record: 3–5 ERA: 5.06 WHIP: 1.09 59 K
- Last Start: 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 10 K vs Dodgers
- Scouting Report: Ground-ball pitcher with improving strikeout rate; held Angels scoreless in 2.1 IP last season
Los Angeles Angels: Kyle Hendricks (RHP)
- Record: 5–6 ERA: 4.83 WHIP: 1.32 55 K
- Last Start: 5.0 IP, 3 ER vs Astros
- Scouting Report: Veteran finesse pitcher; relies on command and soft contact
Key Matchups to Watch
- James Wood vs Hendricks: Wood’s power (.583 SLG) could challenge Hendricks’ pitch-to-contact style
- Jo Adell vs Soroka: Adell has 4 HR in his last 10 games and thrives against right-handers
- Bullpen Battle: Angels’ relievers have a 2.76 ERA over the last two weeks; Nationals’ bullpen has struggled with a 6.60 ERA in that span
Head-to-Head & Betting Insights
- Season Series: Tied 1–1 entering Sunday
- Nationals are 3–15 in their last 18 games overall
- Angels are 7–3 in their last 10 games and just 1 game out of the AL Wild Card race
- Over is 6–4 in Angels’ last 10 games; Nationals have allowed 5+ runs in 7 of last 10
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9
Los Angeles Angels – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 28, 2025
