# Dodgers vs. Angels: Previewing the June 22 Matchup ## History of Rivalry The Dodgers and Angels are two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball, with a rivalry that dates back to 1961 when the Angels moved to Los Angeles from Los Angeles. The two teams have met in the World Series four times, with the Dodgers winning in 1959, 1963, and 1965, and the Angels winning in 2002. ## Recent Form The Dodgers come into the June 22 matchup with a 43-29 record, while the Angels are 33-39. The Dodgers have won three of their last four games, while the Angels have lost four of their last five. ## Pitching Matchup The pitching matchup for the June 22 game is Julio Urias for the Dodgers and Patrick Sandoval for the Angels. Urias is 6-6 with a 2.99 ERA this season, while Sandoval is 3-5 with a 2.93 ERA. ## Key Players For the Dodgers, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner are the key players to watch. Betts is batting .301 with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs, Freeman is batting .327 with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs, and Turner is batting .309 with 8 home runs and 32 RBIs. For the Angels, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, and Taylor Ward are the key players to watch. Ohtani is batting .262 with 19 home runs and 54 RBIs, Trout is batting .304 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs, and Ward is batting .301 with 9 home runs and 33 RBIs. ## Prediction The Dodgers are the clear favorites in this matchup, but the Angels have shown signs of improvement lately. The Dodgers have a better overall record, a better pitching matchup, and more key players. The Angels will need to play their best game of the season to pull off the upset. ## Conclusion The Dodgers vs. Angels matchup on June 22 is a must-see event for baseball fans. These two teams are two of the best in the league, and they are always competitive when they play each other. The Dodgers are the favorites in this matchup, but the Angels have a chance to pull off the upset if they play their best game of the season.
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