MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (46-48) vs. Los Angeles Angels (45-48)

The Arizona Diamondbacks (46–48) head to Angel Stadium to face the Los Angeles Angels (45–48) on Friday, July 11 at 9:38 PM ET, opening a three-game interleague series. With both teams sitting fourth in their respective divisions and looking to build momentum before the All-Star break, this matchup features a compelling pitching duel and explosive offensive talent.

Team Form & Standings

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Home/Away Split
Arizona Diamondbacks	46–48	5–5	23–23 (Away)
Los Angeles Angels	45–48	4–6	22–22 (Home)

• Diamondbacks have alternated wins and losses in their last seven games, including a narrow 4–3 loss to San Diego.
• Angels dropped five of their last seven, including a 3–2 defeat to Toronto, and are dealing with a wave of injuries.

Starting Pitchers

Arizona Diamondbacks – Ryne Nelson (RHP)

• Record: 5–2
• ERA: 3.39
• WHIP: 0.98
• Last 5 Starts: 3–0, 1.53 ERA
• Note: Allowed 1 ER or fewer in 6 of last 8 starts; owns a .259 opponent batting average

Los Angeles Angels – Tyler Anderson (LHP)

• Record: 2–6
• ERA: 4.19
• WHIP: 1.38
• Last Start: 5 IP, 3 ER vs Blue Jays
• Note: Has allowed 3+ ER in 5 of last 7 outings; opponents hitting .256 against him

Key Players to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Ketel Marte: .433 AVG vs Anderson (13-for-30), 6 doubles, 2 HR
• Corbin Carroll: 21 HR, 10 triples – 3 multi-base games in last 4
• Eugenio Suárez: 29 HR, 75 RBI – team leader in power production
• Geraldo Perdomo: .267 AVG, 10 HR – top 25 in OBP across MLB

Los Angeles Angels

• Taylor Ward: 21 HR, 61 RBI – leads team in both categories
• Mike Trout: 3 HR in last 10 games – heating up before All-Star break
• Jo Adell: 19 HR, .293 AVG over last 10 games – emerging power threat
• Zach Neto: .267 AVG – consistent contact hitter

• Diamondbacks are 21–21 when favored by –124 or more
• Angels are 34–38 as underdogs this season
• Over has hit in 6 of last 8 Angels home games

Game Storylines

• Pitching Edge: Nelson’s recent dominance and Arizona’s bullpen ERA of 2.10 in July give the D-backs a clear advantage
• Injury Watch: Angels are missing key players including Anthony Rendon, Chris Taylor, and Ben Joyce
• Marte vs Anderson: Ketel Marte’s career success against Anderson could be a game-changer
• Offensive Trends: Arizona ranks 4th in MLB in runs per game (5.09); Angels have a .239 team AVG in July

Game Details

• Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Angels
• Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
• Time: 9:38 PM ET
• Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
• Broadcast: Apple TV+ / MLB.tv