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The Los Angeles Angels were 60-95, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels eked out a win over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 at Angel Stadium.

Angels Daily Vibe Check
49°
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key injuries

A mixed bag this week. Carrying 9 on the injured list. It adds up. Making it worse, run differential of -4 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.

Angels Game on September 20

Opponent:Minnesota Twins (72-83)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:04:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Ryan Johnson (5-8, 4.88 ERA) vs Dean Kremer (3-5, 5.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino

Angels Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels eked out a win over the Minnesota Twins 6-5 at Angel Stadium.

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The Los Angeles Angels clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Angels Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rangers
7877.503 W2
Astros
7778.4971.0 L2
Mariners
7283.4656.0 L1
Athletics
6194.39417.0 L5
Angels
6095.38718.0 W1

Los Angeles Angels are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.

Angels Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
9
Zach Neto
26.239.75974
27
Mike Trout
21.241.80053
5
Vaughn Grissom
12.237.68966

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
57
Walbert Ureña
9-102.741.21144.1
48
Reid Detmers
6-83.471.05179.0
65
José Fermin
4-33.121.2952.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Walbert Ureña
7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
48
Reid Detmers
6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
32
Ryan Johnson
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Angels News

Reid Detmers capped off a standout season by joining the prestigious 200-strikeout club, becoming the first left-handed Angel to achieve this since 1999. His 204 strikeouts this year serve as a silver lining in a disappointing campaign, especially following last night's 0-3 loss to the Twins, which dropped the Angels to a 59-95 record. This season's struggles have put John Mozeliak under the spotlight, as he must address the team's glaring weaknesses if they hope to compete in 2027. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Ryan Watson appears promising, transforming from a mere mop-up pitcher into a valuable asset on the mound. With just a handful of games left, the Angels need to harness their bright spots and build momentum for the future.

Sources
Angels' biggest 2026 disappointment according to ESPN should have John Mozeliak on notice
Halohangout
Angels' biggest 2026 disappointment according to ESPN should have John Mozeliak on notice
The Los Angeles Angels must address this one key area if they want to compete in 2027, but some decent pieces already exist.
Angels under-the-radar waiver claim has proven he can be valuable in 2027
Halohangout
Angels under-the-radar waiver claim has proven he can be valuable in 2027
When the Los Angeles Angels claimed Ryan Watson, he was known as an innings eater and a mop-up guy, but he has been an excellent high-end option for LA.
Detmers joins Ohtani in 200-K club as 'phenomenal' season winds to a close
MLB.com
Detmers joins Ohtani in 200-K club as 'phenomenal' season winds to a close
ANAHEIM -- Lefty Reid Detmers reached a significant milestone on Saturday, becoming just the 12th Angels pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in a season and the first left-hander to do so since Chuck Finley in 1999. Detmers struck out five batters to reach 204 on the year and become the
AL West Notes: Quantrill, Correa, Walcott, Okert, Schanuel
Mlbtraderumors
AL West Notes: Quantrill, Correa, Walcott, Okert, Schanuel
Rangers right-hander Cal Quantrill was removed in the second inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with right lat tightness, the team announced. As Shawn McFarland of the Dallas Morning News pointed out, Quantrill’s last fastball clocked in at 87.8 mph. He normally sits 93-94 mph with the heater. Quantrill dealt with back tightness in […]
Angels 6, Twins 5: Mostly Dead
Yahoo Sports
Angels 6, Twins 5: Mostly Dead
The Twins made their remaining loyal contingent suffer through a blown lead and another loss in extra frames, as the Angels took the third game of the series. Walker Jenkins continued his tear, leading off the third inning with a single. This would enable Luke Keaschall to bring him home on a one-out double; Keaschall […]

Angels Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Athletics for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.

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