Braves vs Angels starting pitchers
- Jack Kochanowicz for Los Angeles Angels
- Charlie Morton for Atlanta Braves
Braves vs Angels statistics
| Stat |
Braves |
Angels |
| Hits |
1001 (16th) |
961 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.241 (17th) |
.236 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
511 (16th) |
458 (27th) |
| Runs |
534 (16th) |
492 (26th) |
| Home Runs |
162 (4th) |
123 (24th) |
| Walks |
360 (20th) |
366 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
51 (29th) |
102 (9th) |
| Strikeouts |
1128 (6th) |
1030 (16th) |
| Pitches |
18128 (13th) |
17741 (22nd) |
Los Angeles Angels recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
L |
11-3 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Atlanta Braves |
W |
3-2 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
9-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
6-1 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Toronto Blue Jays |
L |
4-2 |
Atlanta Braves recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
W |
11-3 |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Los Angeles Angels |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/15/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
L |
6-0 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
W |
13-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ San Francisco Giants |
W |
4-3 F/10 |
Braves vs Angels predictions
When it comes to high expectations, look no further than the Atlanta Braves' lineup for this upcoming game against the Los Angeles Angels. We can anticipate Marcell Ozuna, who's keeping bats hot with a .307 average and an impressive 36 home runs, to continue his explosive performance. On the pitching front, Charlie Morton looks to lower his 4.40 ERA and add more strikeouts to his already impressive tally of 120 this season. Keeping an eye on Michael Harris could also pay off as he's expected to maintain his solid hitting and might even snatch a couple of bases.
Switching over to the Angels, there’s a definite bright spot with Jo Adell, who's not only knocking balls out of the park with 18 homers but also showing solid plate discipline. Zach Neto, currently batting .263, is anticipated to be key in creating scoring opportunities, especially driving runs home which he's been consistent with. Moreover, given the young pitcher Jack Kochanowicz's current ERA of 7.98, the game might just give him the platform to find his rhythm and improve on controlling his pitches against a strong Braves batting order.
As for predicting the winner, considering both team forms and individual player projections, the Braves look like the more rounded side. Their powerful lineup and more consistent pitching might just be too much for the Angels' struggling bullpen. Expect this game to tip in favor of Atlanta, as they aim to harness their on-field strategies and depth to overpower the Angels at Angel Stadium. What do you think, will the Braves' power show be enough to clinch the win, or do the Angels have a surprise up their sleeve?
Los Angeles Angels injuries
- Anthony Rendon (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jose Marte (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jose Soriano (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Luis Rengifo (3B): 60-Day-IL
- Andrew Wantz (RP): 60-Day-IL
Atlanta Braves injuries
- Travis d'Arnaud (C): Day-To-Day
- Jorge Soler (RF): Day-To-Day
- Reynaldo Lopez (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Tyler Tolve (C): Day-To-Day
- Huascar Ynoa (SP): 60-Day-IL
Braves vs Angels game info
| Venue |
Angel Stadium |
| Location |
Anaheim, California |
| First pitch |
Sun 4:07 PM |
| Temperature |
69° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
