Orioles vs Angels Picks and Prediction – 5/11/2025

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles (14-23) face off against the Los Angeles Angels (15-22) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Keep up to date with all the MLB action, with our expert MLB picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their second game against Baltimore. During their 4-1 defeat against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Angels pitcher Kyle Hendricks worked five innings on the mound, surrendering six hits and three earned runs while issuing three walks and recording five strikeouts. Offensively this season, the Angels have been powered by Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe, each of whom have clubbed nine home runs to top the club’s leaderboard. Taylor Ward follows closely behind with eight home runs so far in the campaign. Mike Trout also leads the team in runs batted in, having driven in 18 runs. Logan O’Hoppe is currently pacing the club with the highest batting average at .274. Defensively, the Angels have struggled lately, giving up an average of 6.4 runs per game across their last five matchups—a stretch that has seen them fall into last place in the AL West. The team is now aiming to regain their early-season form and improve their standing. Currently, the Angels are scoring an average of 3.7 runs per contest.

Baltimore enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped four of their last five games prior to their second game against Los Angeles. In Friday night’s 4-1 victory over the Angels, Gunnar Henderson delivered a standout performance for the Orioles, collecting two hits in four at-bats, which included a home run. He also crossed the plate once and drove in two runs, playing a key role in Baltimore’s win. So far this season, Ryan O’Hearn and Cedric Mullins have been Baltimore’s top power hitters, each belting seven home runs to lead the club. Following closely behind are Adley Rutschman, Ramon Laureano, Gunnar Henderson himself, Jordan Westburg, and Jackson Holliday, each contributing four homers apiece. Cedric Mullins has also been the team’s most productive bat in terms of driving in runs, leading the Orioles with 21 RBIs to date. When it comes to hitting for average, Gunnar Henderson tops the current roster with a .258 batting average, making him the most consistent hitter on the squad right now. Defensively, however, Baltimore has been struggling as of late. Over their last five games, the Orioles have surrendered an average of 6.2 runs per contest, which has contributed to their slide into last place in the AL East standings. This slow start has put them in a difficult position early in the season, and the team will be eager to turn things around with a string of wins in hopes of climbing back into the playoff hunt. Up to this point, the Orioles are averaging just 3.7 runs per game on offense.

The Orioles have unexpectedly struggled out of the gate this season, failing to find their rhythm after last year’s impressive run. As they head to Anaheim for a matchup against the Angels, the Orioles are eager to reverse their fortunes and build some positive momentum. On the other hand, the Angels opened their season on a high note, surprising many with early wins. However, they have since faltered and returned to the inconsistent performances that plagued them in previous years. On the mound for Baltimore is right-hander Zach Eflin, who has posted a solid 2-1 record with a 3.00 ERA through his first few starts. Opposing him will be the Angels’ left-hander Tyler Anderson, who has started the year strong, going undefeated at 2-0 with an impressive 2.68 ERA. With both teams looking to get back on track, the pitching duel could prove to be a pivotal factor in determining the outcome of this series. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win 8-3.