Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels

Athletics at Los Angeles Angels (2026-06-28). Aaron Civale vs Sam Aldegheri at Angel Stadium.

Aaron Civale, pitching for the Athletics, enters this contest with a season ERA of 4.88 over 62.2 innings across 13 starts, coupled with a WHIP of 1.58. His strikeout rate sits at 6.61 K/9, while his walk rate is 2.73 BB/9. Civale's recent starts show a mixed performance, including a 5-run outing against the White Sox on April 17th, but also a scoreless 5.2 innings against the Mets on April 12th, indicating a flat trend in his ERA. Opposing him is Sam Aldegheri of the Angels, a left-hander with a 5.47 ERA over 24.2 innings in 4 starts, and a WHIP of 1.50. Aldegheri's K/9 is 5.84, and his BB/9 is elevated at 4.38. His ERA trend is currently showing an upward trajectory, despite a recent 5-inning, 1-run performance against the Rays on June 12th. Neither pitcher has recorded a quality start this season.

Offensively, the Athletics hold a slight edge with a team OPS of 0.740 and 386 runs scored, compared to the Angels' 0.717 OPS and 382 runs. The Athletics also boast more home runs with 107 to the Angels' 99. On the pitching side, the Angels' staff has a better collective ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.41, while the Athletics' team ERA stands at 4.93 with a 1.44 WHIP. Both teams exhibit similar strikeout rates from their pitching staffs, with the Angels at 8.93 K/9 and the Athletics at 8.53 K/9.

Looking at recent head-to-head matchups from 2025, the Angels have generally had the upper hand against the Athletics, securing a majority of wins in their series. The Athletics did manage a significant 17-4 victory in September 2025, but the Angels have shown consistency in securing close games, such as a 4-3 win and a 2-1 victory. With the total line for this game currently unavailable, it is difficult to directly assess how recent scoring trends in this specific matchup align with oddsmakers' expectations, but the pitching matchup suggests potential for runs given both starters' ERAs.