MLB: Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Angels Preview (June 27, 2025)

Friday, June 27th, 2025

Washington Nationals (33-48, fifth in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (40-40, third in the AL West)

Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT

Pitching Probables

Nationals: Jake Irvin (6-3, 4.18 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 66 strikeouts)

Angels: Jose Soriano (5-5, 3.39 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)

Angels -166, Nationals +139; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Preview

The Los Angeles Angels host the Washington Nationals trying to continue a three-game home winning streak.

Los Angeles has a 40-40 record overall and a 19-18 record in home games. The Angels have a 16-8 record in games decided by one run.

Washington is 17-24 in road games and 33-48 overall. The Nationals are sixth in the NL with 83 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

Friday's game is the first time these teams square off this season.

Top Performers

Taylor Ward leads the Angels with 19 home runs while slugging .460. Jo Adell is 9 for 36 with four home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.

James Wood has 19 doubles and 22 home runs for the Nationals. C.J. Abrams is 13 for 40 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI over the past 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Angels: 7-3, .230 batting average, 2.32 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

Nationals: 3-7, .249 batting average, 5.32 ERA, outscored by eight runs

Injuries

Angels: Zach Neto: day-to-day (shoulder), Jorge Soler: 10-Day IL (back), Chris Taylor: 10-Day IL (hand), Yoan Moncada: 10-Day IL (knee), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)

Nationals: Keibert Ruiz: 10-Day IL (head), Andrew Chafin: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Dylan Crews: 10-Day IL (back), Paul DeJong: 10-Day IL (face), Orlando Ribalta: 15-Day IL (biceps), Derek Law: 15-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Washington Nationals visit the Los Angeles Angels on June 27, 2025, for the first game between the two teams this season. The Angels hold a .500 record at 40-40 and have a 19-18 home record, while the Nationals are 33-48 overall with a 17-24 road record. Los Angeles will pitch Jose Soriano (5-5, 3.39 ERA) against Washington's Jake Irvin (6-3, 4.18 ERA). Recent performance favors the Angels (7-3 in last 10) over the Nationals (3-7). Both teams are dealing with several players on the injured list.

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