Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 38-58, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Minnesota Twins 3-5 at Target Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. Also weighing on the score: last night's loss by 2 drags the score down.
Angels Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | José Soriano (8-5, 3.40 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (8-3, 3.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Minnesota Twins 3-5 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jorge Soler went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
48 | 47 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 49 | .490 | 1.5 | L5 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 50 | .485 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 54 | .432 | 7.0 | L8 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 58 | .396 | 10.5 | L1 |
Los Angeles Angels are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .237 | .787 | 45 | |
| 18 | .233 | .862 | 39 | |
| 13 | .247 | .693 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 3.80 | 1.24 | 42.2 | |
| 3-1 | 3.18 | 1.44 | 34.0 | |
| 5-7 | 2.88 | 1.32 | 81.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 4 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
The Angels' recent win over the Twins, a nail-biting 4-3 finish, offered a brief reprieve from a troubling stretch, as they sit 2-5 over the last week with a -5 run differential. Meanwhile, the franchise is looking to the future, pivoting in their draft strategy by selecting local two-way prep star Jared Grindlinger with the 12th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, breaking a seven-year trend of college player selections. Amidst this draft excitement, the return of Mike Trout looms large, hinting at a possible turnaround for a roster that can't afford to languish much longer in fifth place in the division. As the Angels grapple with injuries and inconsistent performances, their next matchup against the Twins will be crucial in gaining some much-needed momentum.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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