Angels at Mets: July 22, 2025 MLB Preview – Hendricks vs. Montas

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets – Game Preview 2025-07-22

The New York Mets are set to host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM at Citi Field. The Mets currently hold a 1-0 series lead in this matchup.

Matchup Details

New York holds a 57-44 overall record and is second in the NL East. They have been strong at home with a 35-16 record. The Mets boast a 36-7 record in games where they score five or more runs.

Los Angeles is 49-51 overall and ranks fourth in the AL West. Their road record stands at 25-28. The Angels have a 35-21 record in games when they record eight or more hits. This marks the second time these teams will meet this season.

Pitching Matchup

For the Angels, Kyle Hendricks (5-6) is the probable starter, carrying a 4.88 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts.

The Mets will counter with Frankie Montas (2-1), who has a 5.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts.

Betting Odds

The New York Mets are favored at -178, while the Los Angeles Angels are at +147. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs.

Top Performers

Juan Soto ranks second on the Mets with 39 extra-base hits, including 15 doubles and 24 home runs. Brett Baty has been productive over the last 10 games, going 8-for-25 with a double, two home runs, and four RBI.

Taylor Ward leads the Angels with 23 home runs and a .492 slugging percentage. Mike Trout has had a strong last 10 games, batting 10-for-37 with three home runs and 11 RBI.

Recent Form

The Mets have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a .215 batting average and a 4.09 ERA, having been outscored by three runs.

The Angels also hold a 5-5 record over their last 10 contests, but with a .289 batting average and a 6.44 ERA, having been outscored by 13 runs.

Injury Report

Mets: Pete Alonso: day-to-day (hand), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jesse Winker: 10-Day IL (back), Starling Marte: 10-Day IL (knee), Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Butto: 15-Day IL (illness), Paul Blackburn: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Griffin Canning: 60-Day IL (achilles), Jose Siri: 60-Day IL (shin), Max Kranick: 15-Day IL (elbow), Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow), A.J. Minter: 60-Day IL (lat), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Angels: Hunter Strickland: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Christian Moore: 10-Day IL (thumb), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)

In summary

This MLB game preview details the July 22, 2025, matchup between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field, with first pitch at 6:10 PM. The Mets, holding a 1-0 series lead, enter with a 57-44 record and a strong home performance (35-16), while the Angels stand at 49-51. Key pitching probables are Kyle Hendricks for the Angels and Frankie Montas for the Mets. Betting odds favor the Mets (-178) with an over/under of 9 runs. Top offensive performers include Juan Soto and Brett Baty for New York, and Taylor Ward and Mike Trout for Los Angeles. Both teams have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with detailed statistics on batting average and ERA, alongside a comprehensive injury report for both rosters.

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