The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels battled in a three-game interleague series from July 1-3, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, delivering a series of pitching showcases, late rallies, and power displays that underscored both teams’ midseason form. This article offers a comprehensive breakdown of the matchup, with player stats, game recaps, and analytical insights, sourced from verified platforms including ESPN, Baseball-Reference.com, MLB.com, and CBS Sports. The Angels claimed a 2-1 series victory, highlighted by shutout pitching and timely hitting, while the Braves countered with an explosive middle game but faltered in run production overall. Below, we examine each contest, including detailed individual performances, team aggregates, and pivotal sequences.
Game Highlights
- Sport: Baseball
- League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels Match Player Stats
- Games Covered:
- Game 1: July 1, 2025
- Game 2: July 2, 2025
- Game 3: July 3, 2025
- Series Result: Angels won the series 2–1
Series Overview: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Angels, 2025 MLB Season
The Angels and Braves met for their annual interleague set, with Los Angeles (43-43 post-series) using dominant starters and clutch extra-base hits to edge out Atlanta (39-47 post-series), who showed offensive fire in one win but struggled with consistency. The series featured two low-scoring affairs bookending a Braves blowout, emphasizing Angels pitching depth against Atlanta’s power potential. Below is a summary of the results:
- Game 1 (July 1, 2025): Los Angeles Angels 4, Atlanta Braves 0
- Game 2 (July 2, 2025): Atlanta Braves 8, Los Angeles Angels 3
- Game 3 (July 3, 2025): Los Angeles Angels 5, Atlanta Braves 1
The Angels outscored Atlanta 9-9 overall but held them to one run in two games, leveraging a 3.00 series ERA, while the Braves erupted for eight runs in their victory via grand slams and timely homers.
Game 1: Los Angeles Angels 4, Atlanta Braves 0 (July 1, 2025)
Game Summary
The Los Angeles Angels (42-42, 22-22 away) shut out the Atlanta Braves (38-46, 23-18 home) 4-0 behind Tyler Anderson’s six scoreless innings and a four-run eighth inning capped by Jorge Soler’s two-run double. Rookie José Fermin (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless seventh, while Dylan Lee (1-3) took the loss after allowing three earned runs in 0.1 innings. Grant Holmes struck out 10 over six innings for Atlanta but received no support, as the Braves stranded nine runners and went 0-for-7 with RISP. The Angels managed just three hits through seven but erupted late, improving to 43-42.
Key Player Stats: Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 4 K, .350 AVG, .467 OBP, .610 SLG, 4 AB. Acuña struck out four times, including twice looking, in a tough night at the plate.
- Matt Olson (1B): 1-for-3, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, .262 AVG, .366 OBP, .473 SLG, 3 AB. Olson singled in the third but was hit by a pitch earlier; stranded as runner.
- Marcell Ozuna (DH): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .244 AVG, .369 OBP, .392 SLG, 4 AB. Ozuna went 0-for-1 with RISP, flying out in the fifth.
- Austin Riley (3B): 3-for-4, 0 R, 3 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .275 AVG, .327 OBP, .430 SLG, 4 AB. Riley doubled off Anderson in the first and singled twice, but no RBI chances converted.
- Drake Baldwin (C): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .273 AVG, .344 OBP, .461 SLG, 4 AB. Baldwin passed ball in sixth; minimal impact.
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .224 AVG, .296 OBP, .320 SLG, 4 AB. Albies singled in the second but grounded into a fielder’s choice.
- Alex Verdugo (LF): 0-for-3, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, .239 AVG, .296 OBP, .289 SLG, 3 AB. Verdugo walked in the seventh but struck out twice.
- Michael Harris II (CF): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .213 AVG, .239 OBP, .326 SLG, 4 AB. Harris tripled in the fifth off Anderson but was stranded.
- Nick Allen (SS): 1-for-3, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .243 AVG, .314 OBP, .275 SLG, 3 AB. Allen singled in the ninth but struck out swinging as pinch-runner Murphy fanned.
- Sean Murphy (PH): 0-for-1, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .224 AVG, .316 OBP, .461 SLG, 1 AB. Murphy struck out swinging in the ninth.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .206 FG (7/34), .250 OBP (9/36 plate appearances), .294 SLG, 0 R, 7 H, 1 E, 2 BB, 11 K, 0 HR, 9 LOB, 0-for-7 RISP, 1 2B (Riley 15, Anderson), 1 3B (Harris II 3, Anderson). Fielding: E De Los Santos (3, throw); PB Baldwin.
Key Player Stats: Los Angeles Angels
- Zach Neto (SS): 0-for-5, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 2 K, .268 AVG, .310 OBP, .476 SLG, 5 AB. Neto walked twice and reached on error but no hits.
- Nolan Schanuel (1B): 2-for-5, 0 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .273 AVG, .364 OBP, .404 SLG, 5 AB. Schanuel singled twice, including in the eighth rally.
- Mike Trout (DH): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .230 AVG, .344 OBP, .446 SLG, 4 AB. Trout doubled off Lee in eighth, scoring on Adell’s hit.
- Taylor Ward (LF): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 K, .217 AVG, .292 OBP, .479 SLG, 3 AB. Ward walked twice and singled, scoring on Soler’s double.
- Jo Adell (CF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, .243 AVG, .318 OBP, .498 SLG, 4 AB. Adell’s RBI double to left off Lee scored Trout, advancing Ward.
- Jorge Soler (RF): 1-for-2, 0 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .209 AVG, .287 OBP, .356 SLG, 2 AB. Soler’s two-run double to center off De Los Santos scored Adell and Ward.
- Gerardo Campero (PR-RF): 0-for-0, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, .200 AVG, .304 OBP, .350 SLG, 0 AB. Campero pinch-ran and scored on Rengifo’s single.
- Logan O’Hoppe (C): 0-for-5, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 3 K, .228 AVG, .260 OBP, .448 SLG, 5 AB. O’Hoppe struck out three times, going 0-for-3 with RISP.
- Luis Rengifo (3B): 2-for-4, 0 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .233 AVG, .277 OBP, .320 SLG, 4 AB. Rengifo’s two-out single to left off De Los Santos scored Campero.
- Christian Moore (2B): 0-for-3, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .189 AVG, .279 OBP, .396 SLG, 3 AB. Moore walked in the third but struck out in the sixth.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .229 FG (8/35), .333 OBP (15/42 plate appearances), .371 SLG, 4 R, 8 H, 0 E, 7 BB, 10 K, 0 HR, 12 LOB, 3-for-10 RISP, 3 2B (Trout 3, Lee; Soler 11, De Los Santos; Adell 9, Lee), 1 RBI with 2 outs (Rengifo). Fielding: DP 1 (Rengifo-Neto-Schanuel). Baserunning: None.
Critical Moments
- 1st-7th Innings (LAA 0, ATL 0): Scoreless through seven, with Anderson scattering four hits and seven strikeouts; Holmes fanned 10, including three in the fifth, but Braves left seven on base.
- 8th Inning (LAA 4, ATL 0): Adell doubled to left off Lee (0:2 count), scoring Trout (doubled prior) and advancing Ward (walked); Soler doubled to center (1:1), scoring Adell and Ward; Rengifo singled to left (two-out RBI), scoring Campero (pinch-runner after Soler’s walk) for 4-0 lead.
- 9th Inning (LAA 4, ATL 0): Detmers allowed a single to Allen but struck out Murphy; Angels added no insurance.
Game 2: Atlanta Braves 8, Los Angeles Angels 3 (July 2, 2025)
Game Summary
The Atlanta Braves (39-46, 24-18 home) overcame a 2-0 deficit with seven runs in the sixth—highlighted by Sean Murphy’s three-run homer and Matt Olson’s grand slam—to defeat the Los Angeles Angels (42-43, 22-23 away) 8-3. Aaron Bummer (1-1) earned the win with 2.1 scoreless innings, while Ryan Zeferjahn (5-2) took the loss after allowing five earned runs without an out. Jurickson Profar homered in the seventh for insurance, and Soler added a solo shot in the ninth for the Angels. The Braves improved to 40-46, snapping a skid.
Key Player Stats: Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .346 AVG, .465 OBP, .598 SLG, 4 AB. Acuña singled in the sixth, scoring on Olson’s slam.
- Matt Olson (1B): 3-for-5, 1 R, 3 H, 4 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .267 AVG, .369 OBP, .487 SLG, 5 AB. Olson doubled off Kikuchi in the second and crushed a grand slam to right (358 feet, off Zeferjahn, 2 outs) in sixth, driving in Harris II, Allen, and Acuña.
- Austin Riley (3B): 1-for-5, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 2 K, .274 AVG, .325 OBP, .427 SLG, 5 AB. Riley walked twice in sixth rally, going 0-for-2 with RISP.
- Marcell Ozuna (DH): 0-for-2, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 K, .242 AVG, .370 OBP, .389 SLG, 2 AB. Ozuna walked twice, including loading bases in sixth.
- Jurickson Profar (LF): 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .263 AVG, .300 OBP, .421 SLG, 4 AB. Profar homered to right (413 feet, off Strickland, 0 on, 0 out) in seventh for 8-2 lead.
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .227 AVG, .298 OBP, .322 SLG, 4 AB. Albies singled twice, scoring on Murphy’s homer.
- Sean Murphy (C): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 3 K, .225 AVG, .314 OBP, .473 SLG, 4 AB. Murphy’s three-run homer to left center (406 feet, off Zeferjahn, 2 outs) scored Profar and Albies in sixth.
- Michael Harris II (CF): 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .217 AVG, .242 OBP, .328 SLG, 4 AB. Harris singled and stole second off Zeferjahn/d’Arnaud, scoring on Olson’s slam; GIDP in eighth.
- Nick Allen (SS): 0-for-3, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, .240 AVG, .313 OBP, .271 SLG, 3 AB. Allen walked in sixth, scoring on Olson’s slam.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .343 FG (12/35), .360 OBP (16/39 plate appearances), .771 SLG, 8 R, 12 H, 0 E, 4 BB, 10 K, 3 HR, 7 LOB, 2-for-7 RISP, 1 2B (Olson 22, Kikuchi), 3 HR (Profar 1, 7th off Strickland; Olson 16, 6th off Zeferjahn; Murphy 12, 6th off Zeferjahn), 2 two-out RBI (Olson 4, Murphy 3), 1 GIDP (Harris II), 1 DP (Riley-Albies-Olson). Baserunning: SB Harris II (12, 2nd base off Zeferjahn/d’Arnaud).
Key Player Stats: Los Angeles Angels
- Zach Neto (SS): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .264 AVG, .305 OBP, .469 SLG, 4 AB. Neto struck out in the third.
- Nolan Schanuel (1B): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, .273 AVG, .365 OBP, .403 SLG, 3 AB. Schanuel singled in first, scoring on Adell’s two-run single.
- Mike Trout (DH): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .231 AVG, .343 OBP, .442 SLG, 4 AB. Trout singled in the fourth but struck out twice.
- Taylor Ward (LF): 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .221 AVG, .294 OBP, .479 SLG, 4 AB. Ward singled twice in first, scoring on Adell’s hit.
- Jo Adell (CF): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .243 AVG, .317 OBP, .494 SLG, 4 AB. Adell’s two-run single to center in first (two-out RBI) scored Schanuel and Ward; GIDP later.
- Jorge Soler (RF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .210 AVG, .287 OBP, .366 SLG, 4 AB. Soler homered to left center (448 feet, off Dodd, 0 on, 0 out) in ninth.
- Travis d’Arnaud (C): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 3 K, .211 AVG, .261 OBP, .359 SLG, 4 AB. d’Arnaud struck out three times.
- Luis Rengifo (3B): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 2 K, .230 AVG, .273 OBP, .315 SLG, 4 AB. Rengifo walked twice but no hits.
- Christian Moore (2B): 0-for-0, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 K, .189 AVG, .302 OBP, .396 SLG, 0 AB. Moore walked twice as pinch-hitter Newman.
- Kevin Newman (2B): 1-for-2, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .205 AVG, .213 OBP, .261 SLG, 2 AB. Newman singled in the eighth.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .212 FG (7/33), .286 OBP (10/36 plate appearances), .364 SLG, 3 R, 7 H, 0 E, 3 BB, 12 K, 1 HR, 6 LOB, 1-for-3 RISP, 1 HR (Soler 9, 9th off Dodd), 2 two-out RBI (Adell 2), 1 GIDP (Adell), 1 DP (Rengifo-Neto-Schanuel).
Critical Moments
- 1st Inning (LAA 2, ATL 0): Adell’s two-run single to center (two outs) scored Schanuel and Ward after singles and wild pitch.
- 6th Inning (LAA 2, ATL 7): Murphy’s three-run homer to left center (406 feet, off Zeferjahn, 2 outs) scored Profar and Albies; Olson’s grand slam to right (358 feet, 2 outs) scored Harris II (SB prior), Allen, and Acuña for seven-run outburst.
- 7th Inning (LAA 2, ATL 8): Profar’s solo homer to right (413 feet, off Strickland, 0 on, 0 out).
- 9th Inning (LAA 3, ATL 8): Soler’s solo homer to left center (448 feet, off Dodd).
Game 3: Los Angeles Angels 5, Atlanta Braves 1 (July 3, 2025)
Game Summary
The Los Angeles Angels (43-43, 23-23 away) defeated the Atlanta Braves (39-47, 24-19 home) 5-1, powered by José Soriano’s seven scoreless innings and Zach Neto’s three-hit night (including a homer). Nolan Schanuel’s two-run homer and Taylor Ward’s RBI triple highlighted an early lead, while Jurickson Profar homered in the ninth for Atlanta’s lone run. Bryce Elder (2-6) took the loss after five innings of four-run ball, as the Angels held firm for the series win.
Key Player Stats: Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .344 AVG, .459 OBP, .588 SLG, 4 AB. Acuña singled in the first but struck out in the third.
- Matt Olson (1B): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .267 AVG, .368 OBP, .484 SLG, 4 AB. Olson singled in the first, extending streak.
- Austin Riley (3B): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .271 AVG, .322 OBP, .422 SLG, 4 AB. Riley struck out twice.
- Marcell Ozuna (DH): 1-for-3, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, .243 AVG, .372 OBP, .389 SLG, 3 AB. Ozuna walked in the seventh but struck out twice.
- Jurickson Profar (LF): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .261 AVG, .292 OBP, .522 SLG, 4 AB. Profar’s solo homer to left (417 feet, off Burke, 1 out) in ninth.
- Ozzie Albies (2B): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 K, .224 AVG, .295 OBP, .318 SLG, 4 AB. Albies grounded out thrice.
- Sean Murphy (C): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .225 AVG, .313 OBP, .468 SLG, 4 AB. Murphy singled in the eighth.
- Michael Harris II (CF): 0-for-3, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .215 AVG, .240 OBP, .325 SLG, 3 AB. Harris struck out in the fifth.
- Nick Allen (SS): 0-for-2, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 2 K, .238 AVG, .313 OBP, .269 SLG, 2 AB. Allen walked in the ninth but struck out twice.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .156 FG (5/32), .222 OBP (7/34 plate appearances), .313 SLG, 1 R, 5 H, 0 E, 2 BB, 11 K, 1 HR, 6 LOB, 0-for-? RISP (limited chances), 1 HR (Profar 2, 9th off Burke).
Key Player Stats: Los Angeles Angels
- Zach Neto (SS): 3-for-5, 3 R, 3 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .270 AVG, .311 OBP, .487 SLG, 5 AB. Neto doubled off Elder in second (16, Elder), homered to center (408 feet, off Elder, 1 out) in fourth, and singled in first, stealing second (14, off Elder/Murphy).
- Nolan Schanuel (1B): 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 K, .273 AVG, .366 OBP, .411 SLG, 4 AB. Schanuel homered to center (415 feet, off Elder, 2 outs) in second, scoring Neto.
- Mike Trout (DH): 0-for-3, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .227 AVG, .344 OBP, .436 SLG, 3 AB. Trout walked and was hit by pitch, scoring on Ward’s triple.
- Taylor Ward (LF): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 K, .221 AVG, .296 OBP, .483 SLG, 4 AB. Ward tripled to left off De Los Santos in sixth (2, De Los Santos), scoring Trout (two-out RBI).
- Jo Adell (CF): 3-for-5, 0 R, 3 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .250 AVG, .322 OBP, .496 SLG, 5 AB. Adell’s RBI single to center in first (two-out) scored Neto after Ward’s walk.
- Jorge Soler (RF): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 3 K, .206 AVG, .285 OBP, .360 SLG, 4 AB. Soler struck out three times.
- Gerardo Campero (RF): 2-for-5, 0 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .231 AVG, .262 OBP, .447 SLG, 5 AB. Campero singled twice.
- Logan O’Hoppe (C): 1-for-4, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .230 AVG, .273 OBP, .314 SLG, 4 AB. O’Hoppe singled in the fifth.
- Luis Rengifo (3B): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 K, .000 AVG, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, 4 AB. Rengifo struck out twice.
- Cole Stevens (2B): 0-for-4, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 K, .000 AVG, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, 4 AB. Stevens struck out in the eighth.
Inactives: None reported.
Team Stats: .289 FG (11/38), .348 OBP (15/42 plate appearances), .658 SLG, 5 R, 11 H, 0 E, 4 BB, 12 K, 2 HR, 11 LOB, 2-for-9 RISP, 1 2B (Neto 16, Elder), 1 3B (Ward 2, De Los Santos), 2 HR (Neto 13, 4th off Elder; Schanuel 8, 2nd off Elder), 3 two-out RBI (Adell, Schanuel 2, Ward). Baserunning: SB Neto (14, 2nd off Elder/Murphy).
Critical Moments
- 1st Inning (LAA 1, ATL 0): Adell’s single to center (two outs) scored Neto (singled and SB).
- 2nd Inning (LAA 3, ATL 0): Schanuel’s homer to center (415 feet, 2 outs) scored Neto (doubled prior).
- 4th Inning (LAA 4, ATL 0): Neto’s homer to center (408 feet, 1 out).
- 6th Inning (LAA 5, ATL 0): Ward’s triple to left (two outs) scored Trout (walked and HBP).
- 9th Inning (LAA 5, ATL 1): Profar’s homer to left (417 feet, 1 out).
Head-to-Head Analysis
The Angels and Braves have split 24 interleague games since 2003 (12-12), with Los Angeles averaging 4.5 runs to Atlanta’s 4.2. In 2025, the Angels won 2-1, holding Atlanta to a .238 series BA and 0-for-19 RISP in losses, while their starters combined for 19 IP, 0 ER. Angels strengths: Early scoring (8 of 9 runs in first six innings) and baserunning (2 SB). Braves counters: Power in win (3 HR, 8 RBI in sixth).
Series Standouts
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: 5-for-12, 1 HR (grand slam), 4 RBI across series; .267 AVG, key in Game 2 explosion.
- Jurickson Profar: 4-for-12, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI; homers in Games 2-3 post-suspension.
- Sean Murphy: 2-for-8, 1 HR, 3 RBI; three-run shot ignited Game 2 rally.
Los Angeles Angels
- Jo Adell: 5-for-13, 4 RBI; RBI hits in all three games, .250 AVG with multi-hit in Game 3.
- Zach Neto: 3-for-10, 1 HR, 3 R, 1 RBI; three-hit Game 3 breakout with SB.
- Nolan Schanuel: 4-for-12, 1 HR, 2 RBI; two-run shot in Game 3.
- José Soriano: 7 IP, 0 ER, 7 K in Game 3 win.
Team Performance Context
Atlanta Braves (39-47, 4th NL East): The Braves dropped three of four, mired below .500 with offensive droughts (shut out twice) and bullpen inconsistencies, though power from Olson/Profar offers hope amid rebuild. Rotation depth tested by injuries.
Los Angeles Angels (43-43, 3rd AL West): At .500, the Angels gained momentum with series win, fueled by young core (Neto/Adell) and starters like Soriano (3.72 ERA); balanced attack positions them for wildcard chase.
Injury and Roster Notes
- Atlanta Braves: No new injuries; Profar active post-suspension.
- Los Angeles Angels: Christian Moore thumb (day-to-day from Game 2); Soler managed post-IL.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles Angels took the 2025 series 2-1 from the Atlanta Braves, with Soriano’s gem and Neto’s three-hit Game 3 sealing the deal, countered by Olson’s grand slam in Atlanta’s Game 2 rout. Angels pitching and Adell’s consistency prevailed over Braves power flashes. For detailed box scores, visit ESPN, Baseball-Reference.com, MLB.com, or CBS Sports.
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