Angels vs A's Preview: pitching duel under the sun

The Angels are hurting right now. They're 30-46 and need wins badly. Last game, they lost to Oakland 11-12 in ten innings—a heartbreaker. The Athletics scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the tenth. Today, the Angels want payback. Walbert Urena takes the mound for Los Angeles. Without Mike Trout, things look tougher. But hungry teams can find ways to win. Oakland's pitchers will need to be sharp. The Angels' bats have shown power all series.

The Athletics are rolling! They won their last game and beat the Angels yesterday with an explosive tenth inning. Look at yesterday's game—Langeliers smashed a double, Wilson crushed a homer, and Heim delivered a two-run blast in the ninth. Jonah Heim and Shea Langeliers are swinging hot bats. They drive in runs and make pitchers work. J.T. Ginn starts for Oakland today. The home crowd at Sutter Health Park will roar. With six wins in their last ten games, the Athletics have momentum.

Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Angels lost Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, and Grayson Rodriguez. That's tough for any team. Oakland is missing Brent Rooker, Luis Severino, and Denzel Clarke. Players step in and fill those gaps. Role players become heroes in moments like these. Young arms get their chance to shine. This is where you see the real heart of a team. Sunday's game will show who can handle the pressure. Expect grit, determination, and clutch baseball.