Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California
First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Broadcast: Bally Sports West, SNY, MLB.TV
WEATHER REPORT — ANGEL STADIUM
Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch
Wind: Blowing out to left‑center at 6–9 mph — slight boost for right‑handed power
Humidity: 48%
Precipitation: <5% chance
Ballpark Impact:
Angel Stadium plays neutral in daytime, slightly hitter‑friendly in warm weather
Wind out increases HR probability by 8–12%
Expect moderate scoring
INJURY REPORT
New York Mets
Pete Alonso (1B) — Probable, minor forearm soreness
Francisco Lindor (SS) — Probable, ankle soreness
Kodai Senga (SP) — Out, shoulder fatigue
Edwin Díaz (CL) — Out, elbow inflammation
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout (CF) — Out, back management
Anthony Rendon (3B) — Out, hamstring strain
Reid Detmers (SP) — Probable, blister management
Carlos Estévez (CL) — Probable, light workload management
TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE
New York Mets (11–22)
Run Differential: -37
Road Record: 4–12
Last 10 Games: 2–8
Offense: 3.89 runs/game
Pitching: 4.92 ERA
Bullpen: 4.78 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)
Los Angeles Angels (13–21)
Run Differential: -18
Home Record: 7–10
Last 10 Games: 5–5
Offense: 4.31 runs/game
Pitching: 4.58 ERA
Bullpen: 4.41 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)
RECENT TEAM FORM
New York Mets
Offense struggling: 3.4 runs/game over last 8
Rotation inconsistent without Senga
Bullpen unreliable in late innings
Alonso and Lindor carrying most of the production
Los Angeles Angels
Offense improving: 4.9 runs/game over last 7
Young hitters (Neto, Schanuel, Adell) showing progress
Pitching remains inconsistent but trending upward
Bullpen stabilizing with Estévez returning
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
New York — José Quintana (LHP)
2026 Season: 1–3, 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP
Strengths: Soft‑contact inducer, veteran command
Weaknesses: Struggles vs. right‑handed power
Vs. Angels: 3.98 career ERA
Los Angeles — Reid Detmers (LHP)
2026 Season: 2–3, 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP
Strengths: Swing‑and‑miss slider, improved fastball
Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses
Vs. Mets: First career start
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Reid Detmers (LAA)
Alonso crushes left‑handed pitching
Detmers’ slider must stay sharp to avoid damage Edge: Mets
2. Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. José Quintana (NYM)
Ward excels vs. soft‑tossing lefties
Quintana’s profile plays into Ward’s strengths Edge: Angels
3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Angels Bullpen
Lindor’s switch‑hitting versatility is valuable late
Angels’ bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Mets
4. Zach Neto (LAA) vs. Mets Pitching
Neto’s aggressive approach works well vs. contact‑oriented pitchers Edge: Angels
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Angels lead 2–0 entering this game
Last 10 Meetings: Angels lead 6–4
At Angel Stadium: Angels have won 4 of last 5
Mets have struggled to contain LAA’s right‑handed hitters.
BETTING TRENDS
New York Mets
2–8 in last 10 road games
Under is 6–3 in last 9
1–7 in last 8 vs. AL West
Los Angeles Angels
5–2 in last 7 home games
Over is 4–1 in last 5 day games
6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500
Game Odds
New York Mets – 136
Los Angeles Angels 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
