Can the Angels Soar Past the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium?

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to face off against their city rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, at Dodger Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of mixed performances. The Angels' upcoming game on March 24 is more than just another preseason match—it's a battle for Los Angeles pride.

The Angels have had an erratic preseason so far. Their last outing against the Oakland Athletics on March 23 saw them put up a fight but ultimately fall short with 5 runs to Oakland's 11. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways: they managed to hit two home runs and steal bases with a success rate of 100 percent. However, their pitching left much to be desired as their bullpen ERA skyrocketed to over 14.

On March 22 against the Chicago White Sox, however, it was a different story. The Angels showcased their defensive prowess by maintaining a perfect fielding percentage and shutting out the White Sox with an impressive bullpen ERA of zero across three innings pitched.

Looking further back at their game on March 21 against Kansas City Royals provides additional insight into what might unfold at Dodger Stadium. The Angels displayed both offensive firepower and resilience in that game by scoring eight runs and hitting one out of the park while keeping errors off the board entirely.

Against this backdrop comes an intriguing matchup with LAD—a team known for its strong roster depth and competitive edge. While it's true that preseason games don't always reflect regular season outcomes, they do offer valuable glimpses into how teams are shaping up.

For LAA fans hoping for victory in this crosstown clash, there are reasons for cautious optimism: when firing on all cylinders, as seen in parts of these past games—particularly in batting—their team has shown they can compete with anyone.

It will be crucial for LAA's hitters to find gaps in LAD’s defense early on while minimizing strikeouts—a weakness highlighted by previous outings where they averaged around five strikeouts per nine innings pitched (K9). Moreover, capitalizing during runners-in-scoring-position situations could turn tight innings into scoring opportunities—something they've done effectively before.

The pitching staff will need to step up significantly from their last performance if they hope to contain LAD’s lineup; reducing walks and hits per inning pitched (WHIP) will be key factors here. A repeat performance from their shutout win over CWS would go a long way towards securing bragging rights over LA’s other team.

Angels fans should mark their calendars for Saturday night baseball under the lights at Dodger Stadium when these two teams collide at 4:10 PM PT. For those unable or unwilling to brave what promises to be an electric atmosphere live can catch all action broadcasted on BSW network.