Angels and Padres play, winner takes 3-game series
San Diego Padres (14-7, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (11-11, third in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Michael King (2-1, 2.78 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Angels: Reid Detmers (1-1, 3.57 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)
LINE: Padres -116, Angels -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: Both the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.
Los Angeles is 11-11 overall and 4-4 in home games. Angels hitters have a collective .407 slugging percentage to rank second in the AL.
San Diego has a 14-7 record overall and a 5-3 record on the road. The Padres are 11-1 in games when they record eight or more hits.
Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mike Trout leads the Angels with seven home runs while slugging .566. Jo Adell is 13 for 43 with two doubles, two home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games.
Ramon Laureano leads the Padres with four home runs while slugging .534. Xander Bogaerts is 11 for 38 with three home runs and 10 RBIs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Angels: 5-5, .262 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs
Padres: 9-1, .264 batting average, 2.93 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runs
INJURIES: Angels: Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee), Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm), Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger), Ryan Johnson: 15-Day IL (illness), Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)
Padres: Yuki Matsui: 15-Day IL (groin), Joe Musgrove: 15-Day IL (elbow), Nick Pivetta: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jeremiah Estrada: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bryan Hoeing: 15-Day IL (elbow), Griffin Canning: 15-Day IL (achilles), Will Wagner: 10-Day IL (oblique), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (elbow)
___
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Last Night in Baseball: A Near No-No For Guardians Thriving Rookie
Los Angeles Angels Legend, World Series Champion Garret Anderson Dies at 53
4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets
Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart
Inside Dave Roberts' Growth: How the Dodgers Manager Learned To 'Enjoy Moments'
As Anthony Volpe Approaches His Season Debut, José Caballero Is Finding His Groove
10 fastest pitches in MLB History: Regular season and playoff records
2026 MLB Odds: Who Will Lead MLB in Home Runs? Trout Surges After Yankees Series
Why New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker Is Respected as a Leader
Last Night in Baseball: A Near No-No For Guardians Thriving Rookie
Los Angeles Angels Legend, World Series Champion Garret Anderson Dies at 53
4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets
Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart
Inside Dave Roberts' Growth: How the Dodgers Manager Learned To 'Enjoy Moments'
As Anthony Volpe Approaches His Season Debut, José Caballero Is Finding His Groove
10 fastest pitches in MLB History: Regular season and playoff records
2026 MLB Odds: Who Will Lead MLB in Home Runs? Trout Surges After Yankees Series
Why New Rangers Manager Skip Schumaker Is Respected as a Leader
