The Mets enter holding a 1–0 series lead after rallying for a 7–5 win in the opener. This matchup features veteran starters, explosive bats, and playoff implications for both clubs, making it a must-watch for MLB fans, fantasy baseball players, and sports bettors.
Matchup Overview
- Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
- Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Broadcast: SNY (Mets), FDSW (Angels)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
Probable Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | Kyle Hendricks (RHP) | 5–6 | 4.88 | 1.29 | 65 |
| Mets | Frankie Montas (RHP) | 2–1 | 5.03 | 1.17 | 17 |
- Kyle Hendricks brings experience and control to the mound for Los Angeles. He’s 3–0 with a 2.83 ERA in five career starts at Citi Field.
- Frankie Montas has pitched five or more innings in three straight starts and is coming off a one-run outing vs. Kansas City.
Key Players to Watch
New York Mets
- Juan Soto: 24 HR, 39 extra-base hits, .903 OPS vs. RHP – a consistent power threat.
- Pete Alonso: 77 RBI, .273 AVG – ranks sixth in MLB in RBI.
- Francisco Alvarez: Returned from minors and sparked Monday’s comeback with a double and run scored.
- Brett Baty: Homered in Game 1 and has 4 RBI over his last 10 games.
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: 23 HR, 76 RBI – ranks 12th in MLB in homers and seventh in RBI.
- Mike Trout: 3 HR, 11 RBI over last 10 games – heating up at the plate.
- Logan O’Hoppe: Homered in Game 1 and committed a costly error in the eighth.
- Nolan Schanuel: .270 AVG, 45 RBI – consistent contact hitter.
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Angels | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Average | .235 (24th in MLB) | .244 (21st) |
| Slugging Percentage | .413 (8th) | .411 (10th) |
| Home Runs | 147 (4th) | 127 (8th) |
| Runs Scored | 442 (14th) | 442 (14th) |
| Team ERA | 4.88 (Bottom 10) | 3.56 (Top 10) |
| WHIP | 1.45 | 1.29 |
- Angels have allowed 6+ runs in 7 of their last 8 games.
- Mets are 35–16 at home and 36–7 when scoring 5+ runs.
Final Takeaway
The Angels vs. Mets matchup on July 22, 2025, features two teams with postseason aspirations and lineups capable of explosive innings. With Frankie Montas and Kyle Hendricks both looking to stabilize their rotations, expect a competitive game with plenty of scoring chances. The Mets’ home dominance and deeper bullpen give them the edge, but the Angels’ power bats—led by Taylor Ward and Mike Trout—make them a dangerous underdog.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Angels 9
New York Mets – 176
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 21, 2025
