Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 47-74, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels topped the Texas Rangers 5-2 at Angel Stadium.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. Last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost. Working against that, 2.9 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.
Angels Game on August 13
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walbert Ureña (7-8, 2.83 ERA) vs Jacob deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels topped the Texas Rangers 5-2 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mike Trout went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
62 | 60 | .508 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 61 | .496 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 65 | .463 | 5.5 | L6 |
|
Athletics
|
|
47 | 74 | .388 | 14.5 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
47 | 74 | .388 | 14.5 | W2 |
Los Angeles Angels are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .224 | .723 | 52 | |
| 20 | .240 | .833 | 44 | |
| 7 | .250 | .697 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.00 | 0.85 | 27.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.12 | 1.26 | 40.1 | |
| 7-8 | 2.83 | 1.29 | 101.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Angels News
The Los Angeles Angels snuck past the Texas Rangers 3-2 yesterday, thanks largely to George Klassen's impressive six-inning effort that marked his first MLB win. With the team languishing at 46-74, talk is swirling around potential name changes as they consider a return to their original branding. Despite the victory, the Angels continue to be plagued by a lack of offensive firepower, averaging just 2.4 runs per game over the last week. Meanwhile, the coaching shake-up continues with the promotion of new interim pitching and bullpen coaches as the organization aims to embrace a more tech-savvy approach. Amid these changes, the spotlight remains on potential managerial candidates, with Albert Pujols emerging as a front-runner should John Mozeliak decide to move on from Kurt Suzuki.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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