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Lineups
San Francisco Giants
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Arraez | 2B |
| 2 | Heliot Ramos | LF |
| 3 | Bryce Eldridge | DH |
| 4 | Rafael Devers | 1B |
| 5 | Casey Schmitt | 3B |
| 6 | Jung Hoo Lee | RF |
| 7 | Willy Adames | SS |
| 8 | Drew Gilbert | CF |
| 9 | Drew Cavanaugh | C |
Preview
The Los Angeles Angels take their show on the road Friday, July 24, heading to Oracle Park in San Francisco for a 10:15 PM ET first pitch against the Giants. Grayson Rodriguez gets the ball for the Halos against one of the National League's more reliable starters in Logan Webb. It's a marquee pitching matchup in a late-night setting that rewards the West Coast faithful who stay up — and gives Angels fans plenty of reason to tune in on KLAA 830 or catch the broadcast on ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino.
Angels at Giants Pitching Matchup: Grayson Rodriguez vs. Logan Webb
This one starts and ends with the arms on the mound, and both clubs are sending legitimate starters to do the job.
Grayson Rodriguez takes the ball for Los Angeles. The right-hander has been one of the more intriguing arms in the Angels rotation this season, bringing a power repertoire and the kind of stuff that can put up zeros in hostile environments. Oracle Park, with its cavernous outfield and marine layer, tends to suppress offense — which should set up nicely for a pitcher who can miss bats.
On the other side, Logan Webb is exactly the kind of pitcher who makes life difficult for opposing lineups at Oracle Park. Webb works with precision and pitches to his ballpark, generating weak contact and keeping runs off the board. If the Angels are going to scratch out runs against him, they'll need disciplined at-bats and the ability to do damage when they get their pitches.
San Francisco Giants Lineup to Watch
The Giants are rolling out a formidable lineup Friday night. Here's how San Francisco is stacking up:
- Luis Arraez (2B) — Leadoff
- Heliot Ramos (LF)
- Bryce Eldridge (DH)
- Rafael Devers (1B) — The middle-of-the-order anchor
- Casey Schmitt (3B)
- Jung Hoo Lee (RF)
- Willy Adames (SS)
- Drew Gilbert (CF)
- Drew Cavanaugh (C)
Luis Arraez at the top is a problem for any pitcher — the contact machine is one of the hardest hitters in baseball to strikeout. Rodriguez will need to be sharp early. Rafael Devers in the cleanup spot adds a legitimate power threat, and Willy Adames provides a dangerous bat deeper in the order. Rodriguez can't afford to let up even when he works through the bottom of the lineup.
Angels Away Lineup
The Angels have not yet released their lineup for Friday's game. Watch the LAA Daily lineup card for updates as first pitch approaches.
Keys to the Game for the Angels
- Rodriguez's command early: Arraez and Ramos at the top of the Giants order can punish any pitcher who falls behind in counts. Rodriguez needs to establish his fastball and work ahead.
- Crack Webb: Logan Webb doesn't beat himself. The Angels will need to string together quality at-bats, work pitch counts, and capitalize on any mistakes he offers.
- Navigate Devers: With power like his in the lineup, a mistake to Devers can change a game in a hurry. Rodriguez needs a plan and needs to execute it.
- Bullpen depth: Late-inning management in a close game at Oracle Park is critical. Who's available and how the Angels deploy their relief arms could determine the final score.
Prediction
This figures to be a low-scoring affair. Webb is tough at Oracle Park, and Rodriguez has the arsenal to keep the Giants honest. The Angels will need to scratch and claw for every run they get. Expect the game to come down to late innings, with whoever controls the strike zone late coming out on top. Angels find a way to grind out a 2-1 win behind a strong Rodriguez outing and a clutch hit when it matters most.