Find the Official Lineup for Dodgers vs Angels – 8/11/2025

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Los Angeles Angels

On August 11, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium in what promises to be an exciting Interleague matchup. The Dodgers enter this game with a strong 68-50 record, while the Angels sit below average at 56-62. This is the first game in the series, and both teams will be looking to set the tone early.

The Dodgers are coming off a significant victory, showcasing their potent offense, which ranks 1st in MLB. Their starting pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, has been exceptional with a 2.51 ERA and ranks as the 6th best starting pitcher in MLB according to advanced stats. Yamamoto’s ability to strike out batters at a 28.5% rate could pose serious challenges for an Angels offense that has struggled, ranking 19th overall, and leads the league in strikeouts.

Jose Soriano, projected to start for the Angels, has had a rocky season with a 4.01 ERA and a 7-9 record. His high walk rate of 10.4% could be exploited by the Dodgers, who are 2nd in MLB in drawing walks. Soriano’s high groundball percentage may help mitigate the Dodgers’ power, but his struggles with control could lead to trouble against such a patient lineup.

Despite the Angels’ below-average offensive performance, they do rank 4th in home runs, which could provide a glimmer of hope against a Dodgers pitching staff that allows a fair number of hits. The projections suggest that the Angels may struggle to reach their implied team total of 3.69 runs, while the Dodgers are expected to produce around 4.81 runs.

As the Angels look to capitalize on their power, they face a tough challenge against a Dodgers team that has been firing on all cylinders. This matchup will be crucial for both teams, especially as the Dodgers aim to solidify their playoff positioning.

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Yoshinobu Yamamoto – Over/Under 6.5 Strikeouts (-160/+125)
  Yoshinobu Yamamoto has used his curveball 6.1% less often this year (17.1%) than he did last year (23.2%).
  Explain: Because curveballs are one of the most effective pitches to use, a pitcher who alters his pitch mix to use them less often may see less success as a result, particularly if he uses his fastball more instead.
• Max Muncy – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-190/+145)
  Extreme groundball bats like Max Muncy generally hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Jose Soriano.
  Explain: This mostly has to do with the way the hitter’s swing plane interacts with the pitch trajectory, and it can create boosted performance across all categories and hidden value few are considering.
• Shohei Ohtani – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (-140/+110)
  Shohei Ohtani projects as the 2nd-best hitter in MLB, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available.

Los Angeles Angels Insights

• Jose Soriano – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-130/+100)
  Jose Soriano’s 96.5-mph velocity on his fastball this season is a big 1.2-mph decrease from last season’s 97.7-mph figure.
  Explain: Velocity is a key component to fastball success in generating strikeouts and preventing runs, so a pitcher whose velocity decreases will likely see worse results.
• Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-185/+145)
  Nolan Schanuel has taken a step back with his Barrel% in recent games; his 5.2% seasonal rate has dropped to 0% over the last two weeks.
  Explain: Barrel% measures how often a player hits the ball at the optimal exit velocity and launch angle and is a terrific measure of underlying power.
• The Los Angeles Angels have 4 batters in their projected batting order today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Mike Trout, Travis d’Arnaud, Bryce Teodosio, Jo Adell).
  Explain: Teams that have multiple high-strikeout hitters will make it much easier for the opposing pitcher to record strikeouts

Betting Trends

• Los Angeles Angels – Over/Under 1.5 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total (-110/-120)
  The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 41 of their last 64 games (+16.45 Units / 21% ROI)
• Over/Under 8.5 Game Total (-110/-110)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 16 away games (+10.75 Units / 61% ROI)
• Jo Adell – Over/Under 0.5 Runs (+140/-185)
  Jo Adell has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+10.40 Units / 35% ROI)