Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 2-2, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels were outplayed by the Houston Astros 7-9 at Daikin Park.
Just 4 games into the season. The numbers aren't lying. Losing by 2 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. Compounding things, the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.309 xwOBA, 18.9% hard-hit.
Angels Game on March 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Wrigley Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Johnson (TBD) vs Edward Cabrera (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network West |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 49°F, Wind 8 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels were outplayed by the Houston Astros 7-9 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jorge Soler went 1-5 with 3 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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2 | 1 | .667 | W2 | |
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Angels
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | L2 |
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Astros
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Mariners
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Athletics
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0 | 3 | .000 | 2.0 | L3 |
Los Angeles Angels are 2-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .462 | 1.573 | 3 | |
| 2 | .313 | 1.138 | 5 | |
| 2 | .200 | 1.067 | 3 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games |
Angels News
The Angels are grappling with injury woes as Robert Stephenson's latest setback casts doubt on his future with the team, further complicating an already shaky pitching situation. Meanwhile, the offense, despite a promising start with Mike Trout hitting .556, still has plenty to prove, especially after striking out more than any team in the league last year. The recent optioning of Walbert Urena to Triple-A after a rough outing highlights the team’s struggles on the mound, while the decision to trade Jayvien Sandridge for cash raises eyebrows about their depth. Adding to the mix, Shaun Anderson's selection marks a desperate attempt to stabilize the roster. With a 2-1 record and a solid run differential of +5, there's still hope, but the Angels need their bats to catch up to their pitching if they want to keep this optimism alive.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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