ATH vs LAA — MainMarket Sports

Major League BaseballAngel Stadium · Anaheim, California

Athletics

41-52 · 22-19 away

Final

Los Angeles

Angels

37-57 · 19-22 home

MLB.TVAngels.TV

Top hitters

ATH

AVG

.317▼

LAA

AVG

.329

Season batting average · amber = strong vs today's starter · up/down arrow = hot/cold last 15 · MLB Stats API · hero Statcast accent by Baseball Savant

Starting pitchers

ATH

Starter

J.T. Ginn

Athletics · 6-4

6.0 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, BB

xwOBA 52nd

3.15 ERA · 78 K · 1.22 WHIP

LAA

Starter

Walbert Ureña

Los Angeles Angels · 5-6

4.1 IP, 7 ER, 5 K, 2 BB

xwOBA 77th

3.14 ERA · 69 K · 1.34 WHIP

Season pitching · MLB Stats API · Statcast accent by Baseball Savant

Our analysis

What happened

The Athletics dominated the Angels with a resounding 9-3 victory at Angel Stadium! A powerful offensive display fueled by strong hitting propelled the A's to this decisive win.

The Athletics showcased their offensive firepower, racking up nine runs to overwhelm the Angels.
With this victory, the Athletics continue to position themselves favorably in the standings, highlighting their potential as a competitive force.
The Angels struggled defensively, allowing the A's to capitalize on key opportunities and seal the game with ease.

Starters: J.T. Ginn vs Walbert UrenaBatting average: N. Schanuel (.262)ERA: J. Soriano (3.41)

How our pick did

Pick to winLAA to winMiss

Contact quality

ATH9 R · .348 xBA

LAA3 R · .354 xBA

ATH scored more despite the lower team xBA — LAA squared more up and had less to show for it.

Expected BA on balls in play · Baseball Savant

ATH win4th in the AL West, 6 GB

Looking ahead

The Athletics sit 4th in the AL West, 6 games back — losers of 6 straight, 1-9 over their last 10.
The Angels sit 5th in the AL West, 10½ games back — coming off a loss, 2-8 over their last 10.
LAA win series 2-1.
The Athletics are up next at CHW (Jul 10-12).
The Angels are up next at MIN (Jul 10-12).

Line score

Inn	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
ATH	0	0	0	0	7	0	2	0	0	9	10	0
LAA	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	3	9	2

Statcast

Hardest hit
N. Kurtz · Single
107.6 mph · .690 xBA
Hardest hit · LAA
D. Guzman · Groundout
102.7 mph · .160 xBA
Longest hit
J. Adell · Home Run
379 ft · .620 xBA
Best barrel
J. Adell · Home Run
102.3 mph · .620 xBA
Fastest pitch
E. Alvarado · Sinker
100.8 mph

Game MVP · win probability

Jeff McNeil
Win probability added
+17%
J.T. Ginn
Win probability added
+11%
Alika Williams
Win probability added
+9%

Scoring summary

Walton singled to center, Meckler scored.4th Inning0-1
McNeil singled to right, Butler scored and Heim scored, Muncy to third.5th Inning2-1
Williams singled to center, Muncy scored on error, Williams safe at second on throwing error by center fielder Lowe, McNeil safe at third on error.5th Inning3-1
Bolte singled to left, McNeil scored and Williams scored.5th Inning5-1
Kurtz singled to center, Bolte scored.5th Inning6-1
Langeliers singled to left, Kurtz scored.5th Inning7-1
Adell homered to right center (379 feet), Neto scored.5th Inning7-3
Kurtz singled to center, Bolte scored.7th Inning8-3
Heim hit a ground rule double, Kurtz scored, Langeliers to third.7th Inning9-3

Box score

Hitting

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
H. Bolte	1-4	4	2	1	2	0	1	23	.317	.401	.413
N. Kurtz	2-5	5	2	2	2	0	2	21	.280	.426	.530
S. Langeliers	2-5	5	0	2	1	0	2	21	.266	.330	.503
T. Soderstrom	0-3	3	0	0	0	1	0	14	.243	.344	.462
J. Heim	1-4	4	1	1	1	0	0	12	.250	.301	.513
L. Butler	0-3	3	1	0	0	1	2	17	.194	.277	.303
M. Muncy	2-4	4	1	2	0	0	1	13	.237	.298	.422
J. McNeil	1-4	4	1	1	2	0	0	11	.237	.308	.318
A. Williams	1-4	4	1	1	1	0	2	18	.302	.327	.472

Pitching

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
J.T. Ginn	6.0	8	3	3	1	5	1	89-53	3.15	89
L. Medina	1.1	1	0	0	2	3	0	38-23	4.14	38
H. Harris	0.2	0	0	0	1	2	0	15-9	3.58	15
E. Alvarado	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	15-10	5.91	15

Win probability

ATH 100%LAA 0%

Win probability over timeLAA win %

Biggest swing: McNeil singled to right, Butler scored and Heim scored, Muncy to third. (+23% ATH)

Team stats

ATHLAA

687

Hits

662

375

Runs

374

106

Home Runs

361

RBI

358

Stolen Bases

306

Walks

278

695

Strikeouts

782

Runners LOB

Statcast profile

ATHLAA

9.07%

Barrel%

10.14%

41.61%

Hard-hit%

40.63%

.320

xwOBA

.320

Barrel% perfectly-struck balls — ideal exit velo + launch angle, near-automatic extra bases · Hard-hit% share of balls hit 95+ mph · xwOBA expected offensive value from contact quality (higher is better)

Season quality of contact · Baseball Savant