Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 48-75, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost a close one to the Kansas City Royals 6-7 at Angel Stadium.
Tough week to look at. Opponents have them by 9 runs this week. Making it worse, scoring just 3.6 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.
Angels Game on August 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Reid Detmers (3-8, 4.00 ERA) vs Randy Dobnak (2-1, 2.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Royals.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost a close one to the Kansas City Royals 6-7 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Nolan Schanuel went 2-4 with 4 RBI.
- Josh Lowe went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
63 | 60 | .512 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 63 | .488 | 3.0 | L4 |
|
Mariners
|
|
57 | 66 | .463 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
48 | 74 | .393 | 14.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
48 | 75 | .390 | 15.0 | L1 |
Los Angeles Angels are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .225 | .723 | 53 | |
| 20 | .244 | .834 | 45 | |
| 7 | .273 | .738 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.00 | 0.85 | 27.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.05 | 1.26 | 41.1 | |
| 8-8 | 2.67 | 1.25 | 107.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 3 RBI, .467 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 Angels' recent drama off the field might overshadow their 7-0 drubbing of the Texas Rangers, a flicker of bright light in a dismal season marked by a 48-74 record. With pitching coach Mike Maddux's exit, general manager John Mozeliak is under pressure to clarify his vision for the future, especially as the team grapples with a lack of direction. Meanwhile, Nolan Schanuel's steady performance, highlighted by a career-high four RBIs, showcases the flickers of hope amidst the chaos, yet this was overshadowed by the team's struggles against the Kansas City Royals, where they fell short in a disappointing loss. The Angels need more than just a few bright spots, they require a clear strategy if they hope to turn this ship around.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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