Angels vs Dodgers predictions
When you look at the Los Angeles Angels lineup, a couple of names naturally rise to the top for this crosstown showdown. Taylor Ward, who’s already shown a knack for going deep with 11 home runs, should get his chances to add to that tally—a long ball isn’t out of the question. Nolan Schanuel’s consistency at the plate has him hitting .264, and I’d expect him to notch a couple of base hits and possibly drive in a run if given the opportunity. Jo Adell’s always got some pop and speed, so don’t be surprised if he manages to swipe a bag or sneak one over the fence, even if strikeouts pile up as well. On the mound, Yusei Kikuchi is probably good for around five innings with a handful of strikeouts, but he’ll likely have his hands full with such a tough Dodgers lineup.
Switching sides to the NL West front-runners, the Los Angeles Dodgers just keep rolling, and it feels like Freddie Freeman is leading the charge lately. Coming off his four-hit performance, Freeman is seeing the ball incredibly well, and you almost just expect him to rack up a couple more hits and maybe a double. Shohei Ohtani keeps crushing it—16 home runs already—so the power will definitely be on display. Mookie Betts has been a spark plug on top of that, with a good chance to score at least once and possibly come up big with a multi-hit night. Tony Gonsolin takes the mound for the Dodgers, and with the way he’s been pitching, I can see him going a solid five-plus innings with limited runs allowed and around five strikeouts to his name.
Given how these two teams are trending, it’s tough not to lean toward the Dodgers at home. Their lineup is simply deeper and more dangerous, especially when you’ve got Freeman, Ohtani, and Betts all dialed in. The Angels have talent and could always pull an upset—so expect them to put up a fight—but with the Dodgers’ recent momentum and the pitching edge, I see LA’s blue side taking this one at Dodger Stadium. What about you—do you see anything getting in their way right now?
