Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
First Pitch: 1:35 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, MLB.TV, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Philadelphia boasts a strong home record (31-17) and ranks among the top teams in slugging and on-base percentage. The Angels, meanwhile, are third in MLB in home runs and sixth in slugging percentage, making this a potential slugfest in the hitter-friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | Ranger Suárez (LHP) | 7-3 | 2.15 | 1.06 | 8.4 |
| Angels | José Soriano (RHP) | 6-7 | 3.90 | 1.45 | 7.8 |
- Ranger Suárez has been elite, ranking in the top percentile for soft contact and groundball rate. He’s allowed a .214 opponent batting average and has 11 quality starts this season.
- José Soriano counters with a heavy sinker and a 67.3% groundball rate, making him one of MLB’s top groundball pitchers. He’s coming off a strong outing vs. Arizona, allowing just one earned run over five innings.
Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 32 HR, 74 RBI, .251 AVG; ranks 5th in MLB in home runs
- Bryce Harper: .272 AVG, 13 HR, 20 doubles; batting .342 over last 10 games
- Trea Turner: .289 AVG, 112 hits; consistent top-of-the-order threat
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: 23 HR, 69 RBI, .485 SLG; ranks 12th in MLB in HR
- Zach Neto: .280 AVG; 16-for-43 over last 10 games
- Jo Adell: 21 HR, 13 doubles; key power contributor
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Phillies | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .255 (6th MLB) | .234 (24th MLB) |
| Runs/Game | 4.6 (11th) | 4.4 (16th) |
| Home Runs | 107 (16th) | 145 (3rd) |
| Slugging % | .407 (12th) | .413 (9th) |
| Team ERA | 3.68 | 4.64 |
Philadelphia’s balanced offense and elite pitching give them the edge, but the Angels’ power can shift momentum quickly.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
Philadelphia Phillies – 184
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
