The Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels continue their three-game series at Angel Stadium, with the Angels riding an eight-game winning streak and the Marlins looking to snap a three-game losing skid.
Game Overview
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 10:07 PM ET
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: Bally Sports West, Bally Sports Florida, Fubo
- Series Status: Game 2 (Angels lead 1-0)
Team Breakdown
Los Angeles Angels (25-25, 4th in AL West)
- Last Game: 7-4 win vs. Marlins
- Key Players:
- Taylor Ward – Leads the team with 15 home runs, including a solo shot in Game 1.
- Nolan Schanuel – Batting .280, with nine doubles, a triple, and three home runs.
- Logan O’Hoppe – Has 14 home runs and 29 RBIs, providing consistent power.
Miami Marlins (19-30, 5th in NL East)
- Last Game: 4-7 loss vs. Angels
- Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers – Batting .319, with seven doubles, two triples, and 10 home runs.
- Connor Norby – Hitting .351 over his last 10 games, with one home run and five RBIs.
- Jesús Sánchez – Provides power with eight home runs and 19 RBIs.
Key Matchups & Storylines
1. Angels’ Hot Streak vs. Marlins’ Struggles
Los Angeles has won eight straight games, averaging 6.8 runs per game during their recent stretch. Miami, on the other hand, has struggled offensively, ranking ninth in the NL in slugging percentage (.389).
2. Pitching Duel – José Soriano vs. Cal Quantrill
- José Soriano (LAA): 3-4, 3.57 ERA, has pitched into the sixth inning or deeper in seven of his 10 starts.
- Cal Quantrill (MIA): 3-4, 6.37 ERA, coming off a five-inning, one-run performance vs. Tampa Bay.
Soriano has been consistent, while Quantrill is looking to build on his recent improvement.
3. Angels’ Power Advantage
Los Angeles ranks third in MLB in home runs (73), while Miami’s pitching staff has allowed 61 homers, ranking 22nd in the league.
4. Marlins’ Road Struggles
Miami has a 6-15 record on the road, making it crucial for them to find offensive consistency early.
Prediction & X-Factors
- Likely Outcome: A high-scoring game favoring the Angels, given Miami’s pitching struggles.
- X-Factors:
- Quantrill’s ability to limit damage – Can he bounce back from early-season struggles?
- Angels’ offensive momentum – If Ward and O’Hoppe stay hot, Los Angeles could dominate.
- Marlins’ bullpen performance – Can they contain the Angels’ power hitters late in the game?
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 8.5
Los Angeles Angels – 185
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 23, 2025
