- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees
- Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles Angels (+172) | New York Yankees (-210)
Yankee Stadium will host an exciting clash as the New York Yankees (42-25) take on the Los Angeles Angels (33-34) this Monday. The betting line for this matchup places the Angels at +172, while the Yankees sit at -210. The total runs for the game have been set at 9. Starting pitchers for the matchup are Jose Soriano and Clarke Schmidt.
The Los Angeles Angels have achieved a slugging percentage of .404 this season, striking out 649 times and obtaining 169 walks. With 275 RBIs and 504 hits, their batting average stands at .227. As a team, they have successfully hit 92 doubles and recorded 96 home runs, contributing to a total of 285 runs while maintaining an on-base percentage of .289. Averaging 4.3 runs per game, they currently rank 17th in Major League Baseball.
Defensively, the Angels have a team ERA of 4.76, placing them 24th in the league, with 501 strikeouts recorded by their pitching staff. They have surrendered 86 home runs and 335 runs in total. Together, they have issued 270 walks and posted a FIP of 4.76 for the season. Opposing teams have managed 611 hits against them (an average of 9.3 hits per 9 innings), while they have allowed 312 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 1.86, with a collective WHIP of 1.49.
So far this season, the Angels have used 219 relief pitchers, inheriting 103 runners with 34% of them scoring. With a total of 18 saves achieved and 13 missed out of 31 opportunities, their save percentage sits at 58.1%. The bullpen has faced high-pressure situations 83 times and contributed with 43 holds, ranking 11th in MLB.
On the defensive side, the Los Angeles Angels have recorded 1,771 putouts, 609 assists, and committed 44 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .982 (27th in MLB) and 78 double plays. Their defensive efficiency stands at 67.9%, placing them 26th, as they have accounted for outs in 5,313 innings played.
Starting pitcher Jose Soriano, with a career record of 11-15, has a FIP of 3.56 and has faced 995 hitters. He has given up 204 hits (averaging 7.8 hits per 9 innings) and 107 walks, resulting in an earned run average of 3.61 (94 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.328 over 234 innings, posting a total of 217 strikeouts.
Looking at the New York Yankees, they have hit a total of 108 home runs and recorded 352 RBIs. Their performance includes 120 doubles and 274 walks, leading to 366 runs scored. They possess an on-base percentage of .344 and a batting average of .260 this season. As a team, the Yankees have a slugging percentage of .464 with an impressive average of 5.46 runs per game, making them the 3rd highest in MLB. The Yankees have been struck out 587 times this season (ranking 10th in MLB) with a total of 591 hits.
On the mound, the Yankees have a combined WHIP of 1.196 and a FIP of 3.67 this season. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 9.50 (626 strikeouts vs. 223 walks), they are ranked 2nd in the league for total hits allowed (486). They have surrendered 68 home runs and 3.93 runs per 9 innings (9th in MLB), leading to a team ERA of 3.67 (with 242 earned runs permitted).
The Yankees’ relief pitchers have successfully limited inherited runners to 23.2% scoring from their 112 inherited runners. They have appeared in high-pressure scenarios 63 times while facing base runners on 71 occasions. With 70 save opportunities, they have achieved 41 holds and endured 7 blown saves, giving them a save rate of 75.0%. A total of 221 relief pitchers have taken the mound for New York this season, with 21 saves from 28 save opportunities.
In terms of defense, the Yankees have executed 38 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .987, ranking 13th in MLB. They have a total of 1,779 putouts, 565 assists, and 30 errors, with a defensive efficiency rating of 71.5%, placing them 5th in professional baseball.
Starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt has allowed 348 hits during his career, while accumulating 368 strikeouts across 369 innings. With a win-loss record of 22-23 and a career ERA of 3.90, Schmidt has permitted 8.5 hits per 9 innings and has issued 160 earned runs. He holds a WHIP of 1.303, a FIP of 3.8, and a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.77, facing 1,580 batters to date.
Who will emerge victorious in this MLB contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Los Angeles (+172)
