First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 PM ET, with the Mets riding a three-game winning streak and looking to complete the sweep. The Angels, despite outhitting New York in Tuesday’s 3–2 loss, aim to salvage the finale behind a bullpen-heavy approach.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
- Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Broadcast: SNY (Mets), FDSW (Angels), MLB Network
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | Sean Manaea (LHP) | 0–1 | 2.45 | 1.09 | 13 |
| Angels | Brock Burke (LHP) | 4–1 | 3.38 | 1.35 | 34 |
- Sean Manaea makes his third start of the season after allowing just one earned run over four innings in his last outing. He’s posted a 16.0 K/9 rate and held opponents to a .214 batting average.
- Brock Burke, typically a reliever, will make his first start of 2025. He’s pitched in 47 games out of the bullpen and owns a solid ERA but has yet to throw more than two innings in any appearance this season.
Key Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: .256 AVG, 24 HR, 59 RBI – ranks top 10 in MLB in home runs; .410 SLG.
- Pete Alonso: .270 AVG, 77 RBI – sixth in MLB in RBI; 15th in home runs.
- Francisco Alvarez: Homered Tuesday; 2 HR and 4 RBI in last 3 games since returning from minors.
- Brandon Nimmo: .260 AVG, 18 HR – delivered game-winning RBI Tuesday.
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: 23 HR, 76 RBI – ranks 12th in MLB in homers and seventh in RBI.
- Nolan Schanuel: .278 AVG – 4-hit game Tuesday; team leader in batting average.
- Zach Neto: .277 AVG, 15 HR – consistent bat with 19 doubles and a triple.
- Jo Adell: .240 AVG, 21 HR – adds power to the middle of the lineup.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Mets | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .242 (21st MLB) | .236 (24th MLB) |
| Slugging Percentage | .410 (10th) | .414 (8th) |
| Home Runs | 128 (8th) | 148 (4th) |
| Runs Scored | 445 (14th) | 444 (15th) |
| Team ERA | 3.72 | 5.48 (last 10 games) |
- Mets are 36–16 at home and 19–4 when favored by -185 or more.
- Angels are 25–29 on the road and 10–12 when listed as +153 or worse.
- The Over has hit in 8 of the Angels’ last 10 games, while the Mets are 3–7 ATS in their last 10.
Final Takeaway
The Angels vs. Mets matchup features a bullpen-heavy approach from Los Angeles and a rising starter in Sean Manaea for New York. With Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and Francisco Alvarez heating up, and the Angels countering with Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel, expect offensive fireworks. The Mets’ home dominance and pitching edge make them the favorite to complete the sweep.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
New York Mets – 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025
