Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 23-36, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels blew out the Tampa Bay Rays 14-3 at Tropicana Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. Last night's 11-run victory is the freshest data point. Add in 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Angels Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Kochanowicz (2-3, 4.99 ERA) vs Shane McClanahan (5-2, 2.52 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels blew out the Tampa Bay Rays 14-3 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oswald Peraza went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Mike Trout went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Jo Adell went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Wade Meckler went 2-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
|
30 | 29 | .508 | W5 | |
|
Athletics
|
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28 | 30 | .483 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
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27 | 31 | .466 | 2.5 | W2 |
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Astros
|
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27 | 33 | .450 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
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|
23 | 36 | .390 | 7.0 | W1 |
Los Angeles Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .241 | .910 | 31 | |
| 10 | .235 | .779 | 27 | |
| 9 | .237 | .672 | 33 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | 2.22 | 1.09 | 28.1 | |
| 6-4 | 2.65 | 1.15 | 71.1 | |
| 2-4 | 2.44 | 1.38 | 44.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
The Angels are treading water with a 22-36 record, but the recent loss to the Rays stings more than the scoreline suggests, especially with Zach Neto nursing an injury after a home plate collision. His absence could derail the team's recent momentum, which saw them snag five wins in their last seven games and even celebrate Wade Meckler's first career grand slam in a lopsided 14-3 victory. Now, with an offense that has shown signs of life but still relies heavily on inconsistent bats like Mike Trout and Zach Neto, the Angels must find a way to maintain their competitive edge against a tough Tampa Bay squad. Adding to the frustration, decisions around player development, particularly with Christian Moore, leave fans scratching their heads as this season continues to slip through their fingers.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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