Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California
First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET (6:40 PM PT)
Broadcast: Bally Sports West, NBC Sports California, MLB.TV
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch
- Wind: 12–16 mph blowing out to right field
- Humidity: 70–75%
- Rain: <5% chance
- Impact: Cool marine air suppresses HRs, but strong wind out to right boosts left-handed pull hitters.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Angels
- Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery)
- Anthony Rendon — OUT (hip)
- Taylor Ward — Probable (hamstring tightness)
- José Quijada — OUT (elbow)
- Logan O’Hoppe — Questionable (illness)
Athletics
- Zack Gelof — OUT (wrist fracture)
- Esteury Ruiz — OUT (ankle sprain)
- Mason Miller — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
- Shea Langeliers — Probable (knee soreness)
- Miguel Andújar — OUT (oblique)
Team Records & Recent Form
Los Angeles Angels (30–46)
- Last 10: 3–7
- Road Record: 14–23
- Run Differential: -62
- Trend: Pitching inconsistent; offense lacks power without Trout.
- Key Note: Angels are 2–8 in their last 10 AL West road games.
Athletics (37–38)
- Last 10: 5–5
- Home Record: 19–18
- Run Differential: -21
- Trend: Pitching staff stabilizing; offense streaky but improving.
- Key Note: A’s are 7–3 in their last 10 home night games.
Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles — José Soriano (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 3–7
- ERA: 4.46
- WHIP: 1.34
- K/BB: 71/29
- Road ERA: 4.89
Scouting Notes:
- Power sinker/curveball profile; generates ground balls when sharp.
- Athletics rank 22nd vs curveballs, a slight advantage for Soriano.
- Command issues lead to high pitch counts and early exits.
- Vulnerable to left-handed hitters, especially with wind blowing out to right.
Athletics — Jeffrey Springs (LHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 5–4
- ERA: 3.52
- WHIP: 1.17
- K/BB: 82/18
- Home ERA: 3.11
Scouting Notes:
- Elite changeup; Angels rank 28th in MLB vs changeups.
- Springs has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 6 of his last 8 starts.
- Angels’ lineup is heavily right-handed, but Springs’ changeup neutralizes RH bats.
- Coliseum’s foul territory helps his fly-ball tendencies.
Key Player Matchups
Taylor Ward (LAA) vs Springs
- Ward hitting .288 vs LHP, but struggles vs elite changeups.
- Springs’ pitch mix is a tough matchup.
Nolan Schanuel (LAA) vs LHP
- Schanuel hitting .275 in June, but limited power in a big ballpark.
Brent Rooker (OAK) vs Soriano
- Rooker slugging .520 vs RHP in 2026.
- Soriano’s command lapses could lead to damage.
Shea Langeliers (OAK) vs RHP
- Langeliers hitting .285 at home with strong power numbers.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Athletics lead 6–4
- At Oakland Coliseum: Athletics lead 8–5 since 2021
- Recent Trend: 5 of last 7 matchups have gone UNDER the total.
Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels
- 2–8 in last 10 AL West road games
- Under is 6–2 in their last 8 road games
- Angels 1–5 in Soriano’s last 6 starts
Athletics
- 7–3 in last 10 home night games
- Under is 8–3 in their last 11 home games
- A’s 5–1 in Springs’ last 6 starts
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 10
Athletics – 163
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 18, 2026
