The Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels face off in the final game of a three-game series at Angel Stadium on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The Angels are looking to bounce back after a loss, while the Marlins aim to build momentum following a recent win.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 4:07 PM ET
- Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- TV Broadcast: FDSW, FDSFL
Team Form & Key Matchups
Miami Marlins (20-30, 5th in NL East)
- Recent Performance: The Marlins have won two of their last five games, struggling with consistency.
- Key Players:
- Kyle Stowers – .316 BA, 10 HR, 31 RBI, riding an 11-game hitting streak
- Eric Wagaman – .253 BA, 4 HR, 10 doubles, providing steady offensive production
- Otto Lopez – .220 BA, 3 HR, 14 BB, looking to break out of a slump
- Strengths: Power hitting, aggressive baserunning
- Concerns: Pitching struggles, bullpen inconsistency
Los Angeles Angels (25-26, 3rd in AL West)
- Recent Performance: The Angels have won four of their last five games, showing strong form heading into this matchup.
- Key Players:
- Taylor Ward – .410 BA in last 10 games, 15 HR, 37 RBI, leading the team in power numbers
- Nolan Schanuel – .286 BA, providing steady offensive production
- Logan O’Hoppe – .273 BA, 14 HR, riding a six-game hitting streak
- Strengths: Strong lineup depth, clutch hitting
- Concerns: Middle relief inconsistencies
Starting Pitchers
Miami Marlins – Edward Cabrera (0-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP)
- Last Start: 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 H vs. St. Louis
- Strengths: Solid fastball, decent strikeout rate
- Concerns: Limited innings pitched this season
Los Angeles Angels – Kyle Hendricks (2-5, 5.32 ERA, 1.47 WHIP)
- Last Start: 5.2 IP, 4 ER, 9 H vs. Oakland
- Strengths: Experience, ability to eat innings
- Concerns: High ERA, struggles against power hitters
Tactical Breakdown
- Marlins’ Strategy: Miami must capitalize on Hendricks’ struggles, relying on Stowers and Wagaman to drive in runs.
- Angels’ Strategy: Los Angeles will look to Ward and O’Hoppe to generate offense while Hendricks controls the tempo.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Los Angeles Angels – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 24, 2025
