Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Watch Live: SNY, FDSW, MLB.TV
The Mets are looking to build on a narrow 3–2 win over the Reds that snapped a two-game skid, while the Angels arrive in Queens fresh off a series win against the Phillies.
This marks the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. New York boasts a 34–16 home record, while the Angels are 25–27 on the road, making Citi Field a tough environment for the visitors.
Starting Pitchers – July 21, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | Kodai Senga (RHP) | 7–3 | 1.39 | 1.13 | 8.6 |
| Angels | Tyler Anderson (LHP) | 2–6 | 4.34 | 1.41 | 7.3 |
- Kodai Senga has been lights-out, allowing zero earned runs in his last two starts and holding opponents to a .199 batting average. He’s 10–4 in games started this season and owns a 1.39 ERA across 77.2 IP.
- Tyler Anderson has struggled recently, giving up eight hits and four earned runs in his last outing vs. Arizona. He’s 2–3 with a 2.88 ERA in six career starts against the Mets.
Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Pete Alonso: .275 AVG, 21 HR, 77 RBI; ranks 6th in MLB in RBI
- Juan Soto: .256 AVG, 24 HR, 57 RBI; ranks 10th in MLB in HR
- Francisco Lindor: 19 HR, 18 doubles, 33 walks; .251 AVG
- Brandon Nimmo: .262 AVG, 18 HR, 18 doubles; hitting .278 over last 5 games
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: .286 AVG, 23 HR, 73 RBI; ranks 8th in MLB in RBI
- Zach Neto: .281 AVG; 17-for-45 with 3 doubles and 2 HR over last 10 games
- Jo Adell: 21 HR, 13 doubles; .243 AVG
- Nolan Schanuel: .274 AVG, 8 HR, 17 doubles; day-to-day with wrist injury
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Mets | Angels |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .243 (20th MLB) | .235 (24th MLB) |
| Slugging % | .412 (10th MLB) | .414 (9th MLB) |
| Home Runs | 126 (8th MLB) | 146 (4th MLB) |
| Runs/Game | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Team ERA | 4.19 (last 10 games) | 6.37 (last 10 games) |
| Last 10 Games | 4–6 | 6–4 |
The Angels have been hot offensively, averaging 5.8 runs per game over their last 10, but their pitching has faltered. The Mets have relied on elite starting pitching and timely hitting to stay in the NL East race.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 8.5
New York Mets – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 20, 2025
