Game Details
| Matchup | Los Angeles Angels (42–43) vs. Atlanta Braves (39–46) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 7:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Truist Park, Atlanta, GA |
| Broadcast | FDSNW, FDSNSO, MLB.tv |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | José Soriano (RHP) | 5–5 | 3.99 | — | 4.0 IP, 8 ER vs. CLE |
| Braves | Bryce Elder (RHP) | 2–5 | 5.82 | — | 2.0 IP, 9 ER vs. PIT |
- Soriano has shown flashes of dominance but was rocked in his last outing. He owns a 3.86 ERA in two career starts vs. Atlanta.
- Elder has struggled mightily, allowing 17 earned runs over his last 6.0 innings pitched. Atlanta is just 1–6 in his last seven starts.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 6–4 | 22–22 (Road) | +15 |
| Braves | 4–6 | 23–18 (Home) | -12 |
- Los Angeles is 5–3 over its last eight games and sits at .500 overall.
- Atlanta snapped a skid with an 8–3 win Wednesday, powered by a Matt Olson grand slam and Sean Murphy’s 3-run homer.
Players to Watch
Los Angeles Angels
- Jo Adell: 14-for-39 (.359) with 3 HR over last 10 games
- Nolan Schanuel: .273 AVG, 16 doubles, 7 HR, 32 RBI
- Taylor Ward: Leads team with 20 HR; 3 doubles in a recent game vs. Washington
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: .262 AVG, 15 HR, 52 RBI – riding a 33-game on-base streak
- Austin Riley: 11-for-39 (.282) with 2 doubles and a triple over last 10 games
- Ronald Acuña Jr.: .361 AVG – elite OBP and speed threat
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 9
Atlanta Braves – 141
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
