MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (42-42) vs. Atlanta Braves (38-46)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Angels (42–42) vs. Atlanta Braves (38–46)
  • Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
  • Broadcast: Bally Sports South, Bally Sports West, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
AngelsTyler Anderson (LHP)2–54.411.377.2
BravesDidier Fuentes (RHP)0–210.802.056.4
  • Tyler Anderson brings veteran poise and has allowed 3 or fewer earned runs in 4 of his last 6 starts.
  • Didier Fuentes, a rookie, is making just his third MLB start and has struggled with command and contact.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Angels42–425–522–22 (Road)-12
Braves38–464–623–18 (Home)-18
  • Los Angeles took Game 1 of the series and is 28–17 when recording 8+ hits.
  • Atlanta has dropped 6 of its last 9 but remains tough at home with a .561 winning percentage at Truist Park.

Players to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

  • Jo Adell: 18 HR, 43 RBI – Batting .359 over his last 10 games with 3 HR and 2 doubles.
  • Nolan Schanuel: .273 AVG – 16 doubles, 7 HR, 32 RBI; consistent top-of-the-order bat.
  • Logan O’Hoppe: 3 HR in last 10 games – Slashing .244/.328/.495 with a 54.7% hard-hit rate.

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson: 15 HR, 52 RBI – Slugging .474 with 51 walks; team leader in power and OBP.
  • Austin Riley: 11-for-39 (.282) over last 10 games – 2 doubles, 1 triple, 4 RBI.
  • Ronald Acuña Jr.: 11-for-34 (.324) in last 10 games – 2 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBI.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         9

Atlanta Braves                  – 141

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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