First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California
Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit / Bally Sports West / MLB.TV
Venue & Environment
Ballpark: Angel Stadium
Dimensions: 330 LF / 387 LCF / 400 CF / 370 RCF / 350 RF
Park Factor: Slightly pitcher‑friendly, especially at night when marine air suppresses fly‑ball carry.
Weather Forecast (Anaheim, CA)
Temperature: 78–82°F at first pitch
Conditions: Clear skies, mild coastal humidity
Wind: Light WSW at 6–9 mph (blowing in slightly from LF)
Impact:
Slight suppression of HRs
Boost to line‑drive hitters
Run environment: neutral-to-slightly pitcher‑friendly
Team Overview
Detroit Tigers (46–52)
Starting Pitcher: Casey Mize (RHP) Record: 46–52 Last 10 Games: 5–5 Road Record: 22–27 Run Differential: -21 Form: Competitive pitching; offense inconsistent; bullpen volatile.
Detroit has hovered around .500 thanks to improved rotation health. Mize has been solid but not dominant, and the Tigers’ offense remains streaky.
Los Angeles Angels (38–61)
Starting Pitcher: Reid Johnson (RHP) Record: 38–61 Last 10 Games: 3–7 Home Record: 19–30 Run Differential: -74 Form: Struggling; pitching thin; offense inconsistent without star power.
The Angels have endured a difficult season. Johnson has shown flashes but remains inconsistent, and the bullpen has been unreliable.
Injury Report
Tigers
Riley Greene — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hip soreness)
Kerry Carpenter — IL (back)
Tarik Skubal — IL (shoulder fatigue)
Alex Faedo — IL (forearm)
Impact: Greene’s availability is crucial for Detroit’s run production. Skubal’s absence weakens rotation depth.
Angels
Mike Trout — IL (back)
Anthony Rendon — IL (hamstring)
Taylor Ward — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist)
José Quijada — IL (elbow)
Impact: Trout and Rendon’s absences severely weaken the Angels’ lineup. Ward’s status affects OBP and middle‑order stability.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
Detroit — Casey Mize (RHP)
ERA: 3.92
WHIP: 1.26
K/BB: 2.8
Last 5 Starts: 2–2, 3.85 ERA
Splits:
Road ERA: 4.10
Vs. RHB: .242 avg allowed
Vs. LHB: .258 avg allowed
Profile: Mize mixes a mid‑90s fastball with a splitter and slider. He’s strong early in games but can fade in the 5th–6th innings. Angel Stadium’s night conditions suit his pitch‑to‑contact tendencies.
Los Angeles — Reid Johnson (RHP)
ERA: 4.68
WHIP: 1.34
K/BB: 2.5
Last 5 Starts: 1–3, 5.05 ERA
Splits:
Home ERA: 4.90
Vs. RHB: .270 avg allowed
Vs. LHB: .262 avg allowed
Profile: Johnson has a lively fastball but inconsistent command. His fly‑ball tendencies are dangerous even in a pitcher‑friendly park. Detroit’s right‑handed bats match up well.
Key Player Matchups
Tigers Offense vs Johnson
Spencer Torkelson: Elite hard‑hit rate; strong vs RHP
Riley Greene (if active): Excellent vs fastballs; major threat
Javier Báez: Streaky; good vs high‑velocity pitching
Colt Keith: Strong contact hitter; gap‑to‑gap power
Advantage: Tigers
Angels Offense vs Mize
Logan O’Hoppe: Strong vs RHP; power upside
Nolan Schanuel: Good plate discipline; limited power
Taylor Ward (if active): Best Angels bat; strong vs sliders
Jo Adell: Power threat but high strikeout rate
Advantage: Tigers (significant due to Angels’ injuries)
Series History
2026 Season Series: First meeting
Last 10 Meetings: Tigers lead 6–4
At Angel Stadium (last 6): Even, 3–3
Detroit has played well in Anaheim recently.
Betting Trends
Tigers
5–5 last 10 games
6–4 last 10 road games
Under is 6–4 in last 10 (pitching competitive)
Angels
3–7 last 10 games
2–8 last 10 home games
Over is 6–4 in last 10 (pitching struggling)
Head‑to‑Head
Tigers ML has hit in 4 of last 6
Under has hit in 5 of last 7
Game Odds
Detroit Tigers – 152
Los Angeles Angels 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 18, 2026
