Angels and Orioles to Lock Horns at Oriole Park in Season Opener

As the Angels prepare to face the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this season opener. The previous season's statistics provide a glimpse into what the Angels might bring to the field.

Offensively, the Angels showed a solid performance with 231 home runs and an average of .245. Their on-base percentage (OBP) stood at 31 percent, with a slugging percentage (SLG) of .426, reflecting a decent ability to get on base and hit for power. However, one area that could use improvement is their batting average with runners in scoring position (RISP), which was recorded at .236 last season.

The pitching staff ended last year with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64 and a walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) of 1.42—numbers that suggest there's room for improvement on the mound. The strikeout-to-walk ratio was just over two, indicating that while they can send batters back to the dugout, control has been an issue.

Fielding is another critical aspect where the Angels have shown competence but also room for growth; they finished with a fielding percentage of 98 percent but made 95 errors throughout the season.

Playing away from home can be challenging, especially when opening against an opponent like Baltimore in their own ballpark—a venue known for its unique dimensions that can favor hitters or pitchers depending on conditions.

Fans should expect both teams to come out swinging as they look to set a positive tone for their respective seasons. With both teams aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses from last year's data analytics, it will be interesting to see how strategies unfold during this game.

The action is scheduled for March 28th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore; first pitch is set for 7:05 PM ET. Fans won't want to miss this matchup and can catch all live broadcasts on BSW network.