MLB Preview: Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels - June 22, 2025

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Game Preview

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros on Sunday with the winner set to claim the three-game series. This game is the sixth meeting between the teams this season, with the Astros currently holding a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

Game Details

Houston Astros (44-33, first in the AL West) at Los Angeles Angels (37-39, fourth in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Sunday, 3:07 p.m. PT (4:07 p.m. ET)

Pitching Matchup

Astros: Ryan Gusto (4-3, 4.31 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)

Angels: Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 53 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Angels -125, Astros +104; over/under is 8 runs

Team Records & Standings

The Los Angeles Angels have a 16-17 record in home games and a 37-39 record overall.

The Houston Astros are 44-33 overall and 17-20 in road games. Astros pitchers collectively rank fifth in MLB with a 3.48 ERA.

Key Performers

For the Angels, Taylor Ward has been a top performer with 14 doubles, a triple, 19 home runs, and 52 RBI while hitting .210. Mike Trout is currently hitting well, going 11 for 35 with two home runs over the past 10 games.

Leading the Astros, Jeremy Pena boasts a .324 batting average, along with 15 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, 19 walks, and 38 RBI. Jake Meyers has been effective recently, going 14 for 37 with three RBI over the last 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Angels: 5-5 record, .220 batting average, 3.34 ERA, outscored by two runs.

Astros: 7-3 record, .272 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs.

Injury Report

Angels: Jorge Soler (back), Chris Taylor (hand), Yoan Moncada (knee), Robert Stephenson (biceps), Ben Joyce (shoulder), Anthony Rendon (hip).

Astros: Brendan Rodgers (oblique), Lance McCullers (foot), Jacob Melton (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), Chas McCormick (oblique), Ronel Blanco (elbow), Zach Dezenzo (hand), Hayden Wesneski (elbow), Yordan Alvarez (hand), Luis Garcia (elbow), Cristian Javier (elbow), J.P. France (shoulder), Taylor Trammell (calf), Pedro Leon (knee).

In summary

The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels are set to play on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Anaheim, California, with the series on the line. The Astros, leading the AL West with a 44-33 record, send Ryan Gusto to the mound against the Angels' Kyle Hendricks. The Angels hold a 37-39 record and are fourth in the AL West. Key players for the Angels include Taylor Ward and Mike Trout, while Jeremy Pena and Jake Meyers lead the Astros. Houston has been in better form recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games compared to the Angels' 5-5 record. Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams.

MLB Schedules

Today's MLB Games

There are no baseball games today.

Tomorrow's MLB Games

There are no baseball games tomorrow.

Yesterday's MLB Games

There were no baseball games yesterday.