The Los Angeles Angels (59–63, 26–33 away) visit the Sacramento Athletics (55–69, 25–36 home) at Sutter Health Park on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Both clubs are hovering below .500 and looking to salvage momentum in the AL Wild Card race.
📺 Coverage: 4:05 PM ET
Recent Form
Angels (Last 5)
- L 10–3 @ OAK
- W 6–5 vs LAD
- W 7–6 (10) vs LAD
- W 7–4 vs LAD
- L 9–5 @ DET
➡️ Won 3 of last 5, mostly fueled by offense, but pitching has been shaky (allowing 32 runs across those games).
Athletics (Last 5)
- W 10–3 vs LAA
- L 8–2 vs TB
- W 6–0 vs TB
- L 7–4 vs TB
- W 3–2 @ BAL
➡️ Split their last 5 but coming off a statement win against these same Angels.
Probable Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | K | BB | HR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | Jose Soriano (RHP) | 8–9 | 3.84 | 1.37 | 143.0 | 125 | 63 | 8 | Power arm but control issues (63 BB). When command is sharp, tough to square up. |
| SAC | Jeffrey Springs (LHP) | 10–8 | 4.06 | 1.15 | 135.1 | 109 | 41 | 23 | Crafty lefty, keeps WHIP low, but HRs (23) have hurt him. |
Pitching edge leans slightly Angels, but Springs’ steadiness and lower walk rate could stabilize Oakland.
Key Players to Watch
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward (.236, 29 HR, 90 RBI) — consistent run producer.
- Zach Neto (.269 AVG, .482 SLG) — contact and gap power.
- Jose Soriano — his control will dictate whether LAA stays competitive.
Sacramento Athletics
- Shea Langeliers (.274, 25 HR) — power bat in the middle of the order.
- Jacob Wilson (.312 AVG) — contact machine (if healthy, listed DTD).
- Tyler Soderstrom (22 HR, 72 RBI) — run producer from the left side.
Team Stats Snapshot
| Stat | Angels | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| AVG | .233 | .254 |
| HR | 174 | 169 |
| OBP | .305 | .319 |
| SLG | .408 | .432 |
| ERA | 4.67 | 4.88 |
| WHIP | 1.43 | 1.38 |
| OBA | .260 | .256 |
- Angels: More home run power.
- Athletics: Better contact hitting and slightly steadier pitching staff.
Betting Outlook
- Moneyline: Angels -120, Athletics +105
- Spread: Angels -1.5 (+145), A’s +1.5 (-175)
- Total: 9.5 (Over -120 / Under EVEN)
Trends:
- Angels are 12–24 in day games, struggling in this slot.
- A’s slightly better at home vs sub-.500 teams.
- Over 9.5 looks live given both rotations’ inconsistency and hitter-friendly weather in Sacramento.
Prediction
The Angels have the power edge (Ward, Neto) but their bullpen (4.67 ERA, 1.43 WHIP) continues to leak runs. The A’s bats — especially Langeliers and Soderstrom — have been more reliable lately, and they just tagged LAA for 10 runs.
Final Score: Athletics 6, Angels 5
(Oakland edges late; Over 9.5 hits.)
