First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 PM ET / 6:38 PM PT, with live coverage on MLB.TV, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, and Bally Sports West.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the Astros taking the opener in extra innings, 3–2. Houston has now won three of four against the Angels this season and enters Saturday’s matchup riding an 8–2 stretch over their last 10 games. The Angels, meanwhile, have dropped two straight and are looking to avoid falling further behind in the AL West standings.
Houston Astros: Walter Looks to Build on Dominant Start
Record: 44–32 (2nd in AL West)
Last Game: 3–2 win vs Angels (10 innings)
Probable Starter: Brandon Walter (1–0, 1.53 ERA)
Strengths:
- Red-Hot Offense: Astros are hitting .301 over their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 32 runs.
- Power Surge: Isaac Paredes (16 HRs, 45 RBIs) and Jeremy Peña (.328 AVG, 10 HRs, 15 SBs) are leading the charge.
- Elite Bullpen: Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader have combined for 4 scoreless innings in the last two games.
Key Players:
- Jeremy Peña: 16-for-42 (.381) over last 10 games
- Isaac Paredes: .253 AVG, .476 SLG, 16 HRs
- Jake Meyers: Game-saving catch in Friday’s win; .285 AVG, 8 HRs
Los Angeles Angels: Soriano Seeks Redemption
Record: 36–39 (4th in AL West)
Last Game: 2–3 loss vs Astros (10 innings)
Probable Starter: José Soriano (4–5, 3.54 ERA)
Strengths:
- Home Run Power: 107 HRs this season, 4th in MLB.
- Emerging Stars: Jo Adell (14 HRs) and Zach Neto (10 HRs) continue to flash upside.
- Mike Trout’s Return: Veteran slugger is heating up with a .287 AVG and 54% hard-hit rate.
Concerns:
- Inconsistent Pitching: Soriano has allowed 5+ hits in 4 of last 6 starts.
- Bullpen Woes: Hunter Strickland’s wild pitch cost them the game Friday.
Key Players:
- Jo Adell: 4 HRs in last 10 games
- Zach Neto: .276 AVG, 10 HRs, 13 doubles
- Taylor Ward: 19 HRs, 50 RBIs, .465 SLG
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Astros | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .301 (last 10 games) | .209 (last 10 games) |
| Team ERA | 2.57 (last 10 games) | 3.30 (last 10 games) |
| Home Runs | 94 (T-6th in MLB) | 107 (4th in MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 8–2 | 5–5 |
| Season Series | Astros lead 3–1 | — |
- Astros are 21–4 when allowing 0 HRs in a game
- Angels are 15–17 at home
- Under 8.5 total runs has hit in 6 of last 9 Astros games
Game Odds
Houston Astros 8.5
Los Angeles Angels – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
