Dodgers Set to Face Angels in Intriguing Cross-Town Showdown

Los Angeles Angels (17-25, fifth in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (29-15, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT

PROBABLE PITCHERS:
Angels: Jack Kochanowicz (2-5, 5.23 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
Dodgers: Dustin May (1-3, 4.08 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

GAME PREVIEW:
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to host a thrilling three-game series against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, starting this Friday.

With an impressive 17-4 record at home this season, the Dodgers are a formidable force, boasting an overall standing of 29-15. Their power-hitting prowess is evident, winning 20 out of 25 games where they’ve launched two or more homers.

Meanwhile, the Angels have had a tougher road, sitting at 17-25 overall and struggling with an 8-15 record in away games. However, they’ve proven their mettle in close games, achieving a 7-2 record in one-run decisions.

This Friday marks their first face-off of the season.

STANDOUT PLAYERS:
For the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman leads the charge with an array of impressive stats, including 10 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and a remarkable 34 RBIs.

On the Angels’ side, Shohei Ohtani is on a hot streak, going 15 for 42 with three doubles, a triple, and seven homers in his last ten games.

Nolan Schanuel has contributed with two home runs, 18 walks, and 10 RBIs, maintaining a solid .259 batting average for the Angels. Additionally, Zach Neto is making his presence felt, hitting 10 for 40 with a double, two homers, and four RBIs over the past ten contests.

RECENT PERFORMANCE:
The Dodgers have been on a strong run with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, hitting an impressive .324 and outscoring their opponents by 29 runs.

Conversely, the Angels have struggled slightly, posting a 4-6 record, a .211 batting average, and being outscored by 15 runs in their last ten games.

INJURY REPORT:
Dodgers: The team is dealing with several injuries: Roki Sasaki, Evan Phillips, and Tyler Glasnow are all on the 15-Day IL due to shoulder issues, while Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech, and Clayton Kershaw are among the significant names on the 60-Day IL.

Angels: The Angels have their share of setbacks as well; Ben Joyce and Robert Stephenson are on the 60-Day IL with shoulder and elbow issues, respectively, and star player Mike Trout is on a 10-Day IL with a knee injury.