The Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels meet Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Angel Stadium for the rubber match of their three-game series, with both clubs looking to build momentum as the season edges toward mid-summer. The Angels enter the finale after a dominant 9–1 win on Saturday that featured two-run homers from Luis Rengifo and Logan O’Hoppe, as well as an electric 10-strikeout performance from José Soriano, who held the Houston offense in check through 6.2 innings. That statement win sets up Sunday’s matchup where veteran Kyle Hendricks (5–6, 4.79 ERA) will try to keep the Astros’ lineup off balance using his trademark command and soft contact approach, while Houston hands the ball to rookie Brandon Walter, who will look to bounce back from a rough outing in which he gave up seven earned runs to this same Angels lineup earlier in the series. Walter’s potential is still evident in his strikeout-to-walk ratio and ability to generate ground balls when locating his cutter and sinker properly, but adjustments will be critical if he’s to give Houston a chance. The Astros’ offense was largely silenced on Saturday, managing just three hits and one run, but the lineup led by José Altuve, Yordan Álvarez, Alex Bregman, and dynamic rookie Joey Loperfido is capable of quick rebounds and scoring in bunches when they control the count.

Houston has thrived in the underdog role recently, covering in seven of their last ten games as moneyline dogs, and their 38–34 ATS record overall suggests they’ve found ways to stay competitive even in losses. The Angels, meanwhile, have shown more life at home and have gone 8–5 ATS when listed as –125 or better, supported by a bullpen that has held up well despite inconsistent starting pitching throughout the year. Offensively, they’ve leaned on O’Hoppe’s developing power, Zach Neto’s clutch hits, and Rengifo’s hot bat to piece together runs, particularly against lefties. The total for this game is set at eight, and while Houston games have skewed to the under in seven of their last ten, the Angels have been more variable, with power spikes like Saturday’s fueling the occasional over. If Walter can make the right adjustments and keep the ball down, this could turn into a 4–3 or 5–4 win for Houston, especially if the Astros’ bullpen can deliver in the later innings. On the other hand, if Hendricks locates well and the Angels get another burst of power early, they’re positioned to take the series with a low-scoring 4–2 type result. Ultimately, Sunday’s game could come down to which team capitalizes better on early opportunities, avoids defensive miscues, and gets steadier length from their starter. The Astros have the edge in upside, but the Angels have home field and current momentum, making this a tightly projected matchup that may not be decided until the final inning.