Diamondbacks at Angels: Series Opener Preview - July 11, 2025

Friday, July 11th, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, July 11, 2025, for the first game of a three-game series at Anaheim, California. The game is scheduled to start at 8:38 PM MLB time.

Pitching Probables

Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (5-2, 3.39 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)

Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 79 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Diamondbacks -129, Angels +108; over/under is 9 1/2 runs

Game Preview

The Angels enter the matchup with a 45-48 record overall and are 22-22 in home games. Los Angeles holds a 25-8 record in games where they have more hits than their opponents.

Arizona comes into the series with a 46-48 record overall and a 23-23 record in road games. The Diamondbacks' hitters collectively have a .328 on-base percentage, which ranks fifth in MLB.

This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

For the Angels, Taylor Ward has recorded 20 doubles, two triples, and 21 home runs while hitting .230. Mike Trout is 8 for 36 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Geraldo Perdomo has contributed 20 doubles, a triple, and 10 home runs for the Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been productive over the last 10 games, going 12 for 41 with five doubles, a triple, two home runs, and six RBI.

Last 10 Games

Angels: 4-6 record, .244 batting average, 5.45 ERA, outscored by 15 runs

Diamondbacks: 4-6 record, .219 batting average, 3.44 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs

Injuries

Angels: Hunter Strickland (shoulder), Christian Moore (thumb), Chris Taylor (hand), Robert Stephenson (biceps), Ben Joyce (shoulder), Anthony Rendon (hip)

Diamondbacks: Shelby Miller (forearm), Tommy Henry (elbow), Pavin Smith (oblique), Ryan Thompson (scapular strain), Ildemaro Vargas (foot), Christian Montes De Oca (elbow), Gabriel Moreno (hand), Justin Martinez (elbow), Cristian Mena (shoulder), Kendall Graveman (hip), Corbin Burnes (elbow), A.J. Puk (elbow), Jordan Montgomery (elbow), Blake Walston (elbow)

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels host the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 11, 2025, at 8:38 PM MLB time in Anaheim, California. The Diamondbacks (46-48) are fourth in the NL West and the Angels (45-48) are fourth in the AL West. Ryne Nelson is scheduled to pitch for Arizona against Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season. Both teams have struggled recently, posting 4-6 records over their last 10 games. Notable performers include Taylor Ward and Mike Trout for the Angels, and Geraldo Perdomo and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for the Diamondbacks. Both teams have several players on the injured list.

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