MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (68-52) vs. Los Angeles Angels (58-62)

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Game Overview

  • Time: 6:38 PM PT
  • Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
  • Series: Angels lead 5–0 after a dramatic 7–6 extra-innings win Tuesday

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPStrikeouts
DodgersKyle Hendricks4–64.911.3467
AngelsShohei Ohtani10–43.121.09142
  • Ohtani is not only pitching but also homered Tuesday; he’s locked in on both sides of the ball.
  • Hendricks has been serviceable but vulnerable to power hitters — a concern vs. the Angels’ lineup.

Recent Form

TeamLast 10 GamesBatting AvgERARun Diff
Angels5–5.2204.81–1
Dodgers5–5.2582.97+15
  • Dodgers have the edge in pitching and run differential.
  • Angels have dominated the season series, outscoring LA 37–25.

Key Players to Watch

Los Angeles Angels

  • Shohei Ohtani: .284 AVG, 42 HR, 16 doubles, 7 triples
  • Jo Adell: Walk-off RBI Tuesday, 3 HR in last 10 games
  • Zach Neto: .272 AVG, 24 doubles, 19 HR

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Max Muncy: 4 HR in last 19 ABs
  • Freddie Freeman: .295 AVG, 35 doubles, 18 HR
  • Shohei Ohtani: Yes, he’s also on the Dodgers roster as a hitter — and facing his former team

Injury Report

Angels: Chris Taylor, Jorge Soler, Robert Stephenson, Hunter Strickland, Ben Joyce, Anthony Rendon all out
Dodgers: Relatively healthy, but bullpen depth being tested

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 205

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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