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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 24, 2025

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Apr 24, 2025 8:34 PM
The Los Angeles Angels look to avoid a series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, April 24th at Angel Stadium. The Angels, currently 11-12 on the season, will aim to bounce back from their recent losses and secure a much-needed win. With the Pirates leading the series 2-0, the Angels will need to bring their A-game to avoid being swept at home.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Angels

Current Odds

PIT
LAA
Over
9.0
-112
Under
10.5
-130
PIT
+1.5
-139
LAA
+1.5
-169
PIT
ML
+145
LAA
ML
-110

Pirates vs Angels statistics

Stat Pirates Angels
Hits 185 (20th) 164 (28th)
Batting Average .222 (25th) .216 (27th)
Runs Batted In 89 (Tied-22nd) 90 (Tied-20th)
Runs 90 (24th) 91 (23rd)
Home Runs 18 (26th) 34 (Tied-5th)
Walks 91 (9th) 52 (30th)
Stolen Bases 31 (4th) 9 (Tied-28th)
Strikeouts 225 (26th) 220 (Tied-21st)
Pitches 3694 (11th) 3237 (28th)

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/23/25 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 3-0
4/22/25 vs Pittsburgh Pirates L 9-3
4/20/25 vs San Francisco Giants W 5-4
4/19/25 vs San Francisco Giants L 3-2
4/18/25 vs San Francisco Giants W 2-0

Pittsburgh Pirates recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/23/25 @ Los Angeles Angels W 3-0
4/22/25 @ Los Angeles Angels W 9-3
4/20/25 vs Cleveland Guardians L 5-4 F/10
4/19/25 vs Cleveland Guardians L 3-0
4/18/25 vs Cleveland Guardians L 10-7

Los Angeles Angels injuries

  • Ben Joyce (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yoan Moncada (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Sam Bachman (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Robert Stephenson (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Angel Felipe (RP): Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates injuries

  • Colin Holderman (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (1B): 10-Day-IL
  • Burch Smith (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Sean Sullivan (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Bailey Falter (SP): Day-To-Day

Pirates vs Angels game info

Type Info
Venue Angel Stadium
Location Anaheim, California
First pitch Thu 9:29 PM
Temperature 57°
Chance of Rain 0%

Pirates vs Angels predictions

When you think about the Pirates stepping up to bat against the Angels, players like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds come to mind. Cruz, with his powerful swing, is expected to see some solid at-bats, potentially adding to his home run tally and contributing a crucial RBI or two. Reynolds, never one to shy away from the spotlight, might take this chance to rack up a few more hits; after all, consistency is key, and he's been delivering just that. Keep an eye on Isiah Kiner-Falefa as well; he's shown a knack for finding open gaps on the field and could make a significant impact with his reliable batting average.

Now, if you're switching gears to the Angels, you've got to talk about Mike Trout. He's been smashing home runs left and right and might just be adding another one to his collection tonight. It's his uncanny ability to connect power with precision that makes all the difference. Speaking of precision, Nolan Schanuel and his impressive average have been keeping the lineup strong, likely making some crucial plays and helping to set the tone for the team's batting innings. We also can't overlook players like Taylor Ward, who, with his reliable hitting, might just convert those hits into key runs. This lineup seems ready to give the Pirates' pitchers a real run for their money.

As for who might emerge victorious at Angel Stadium, that's the million-dollar question. While the Pirates have already taken two games in the series, the Angels have something to prove and aren't looking to be swept on their own turf. With Tyler Anderson on the mound, there's a chance the Angels' defense could hold steady, giving their heavy hitters room to thrive. In my opinion, they have the momentum to clinch this game, turning the tides on this series. But then again, in baseball, anything can happen once the first pitch is thrown.

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