Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 52-80, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Cleveland Guardians 2-4 at Angel Stadium.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. The arms have been stingy at 2.6 RA/G. On top of that, run differential of +14 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Angels Game on August 25
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walbert Ureña (8-9, 2.80 ERA) vs Gavin Williams (12-7, 3.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Cleveland Guardians 2-4 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 66 | .500 | W2 | |
|
Astros
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
63 | 69 | .477 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 80 | .394 | 14.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
51 | 81 | .386 | 15.0 | L1 |
Los Angeles Angels are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .237 | .750 | 62 | |
| 20 | .240 | .814 | 46 | |
| 7 | .245 | .679 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 3.09 | 1.26 | 43.2 | |
| 8-9 | 2.80 | 1.24 | 112.2 | |
| 4-8 | 3.62 | 1.06 | 149.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
Mike Trout's alarming second-half slump is raising serious concerns about his long-term impact on the Angels, as he continues to struggle at the plate, batting just .239. Meanwhile, there's a glimmer of hope with rookie Ben Joyce returning to solidify a bullpen that has been a revolving door of disappointment. Adding to the mix, Zach Neto was named AL Player of the Week, showcasing that not all is bleak within this team. However, on the mound, George Klassen's mixed performance against the Guardians shows the growing pains of youth, as he learns to limit damage after a stellar outing against the Astros. With the Angels sitting at a frustrating 52-79, the upcoming matchup against Cleveland could reveal whether this team is simply treading water or starting to find a rhythm.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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