Giants, Angels Set for April 18 Clash in Anaheim

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series at Angel Stadium, with the Giants entering as favorites thanks to their strong 13-6 record and ranked eighth in MLB offensively. Giants’ ace Logan Webb is set to start, boasting a 2.63 ERA and a high groundball rate, which may counteract the Angels’ power-hitting lineup that ranks third in MLB for home runs but struggles with strikeouts. The Angels, currently 9-9, will counter with Tyler Anderson, who has performed well but may be overperforming relative to advanced metrics, making him vulnerable against a potent Giants offense. The Giants’ bullpen has outperformed the Angels’, ranking third versus ninth, a factor that could prove decisive in a close matchup. Oddsmakers set the total at eight runs, with the Giants favored due to their pitching and offensive strengths. The game is set for Friday, April 18, 2025, at 9:38 p.m. ET.