Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 2-1, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels dropped one to the Houston Astros 9-11 at Daikin Park.
Just 3 games into the season. It's a wash right now. The 2-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Compounding things, the quality of contact tells the story: 0.314 xwOBA, just 15.2% hard-hit rate.
Angels Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Kochanowicz (TBD) vs Tatsuya Imai (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network West |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels dropped one to the Houston Astros 9-11 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Oswald Peraza went 3-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nolan Schanuel went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Angels
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2 | 1 | .667 | L1 | |
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Rangers
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1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Astros
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1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 | W1 |
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Mariners
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1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Athletics
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0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
Los Angeles Angels are 2-1 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | .556 | 1.955 | 3 | |
| 2 | .308 | 1.169 | 4 | |
| 1 | .364 | 1.053 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Angels News
The Los Angeles Angels are off to a surprising 2-0 start for the first time in nearly two decades, thanks in large part to a rejuvenated Mike Trout, who’s batting an impressive .667. The offense is showing early promise, but the team's success also sparks conversations about future roster moves, such as extending young talent Zach Neto, especially in light of Nico Hoerner's recent contract with the Cubs. While the Angels notched a solid 6-2 win over the Houston Astros, the real test will be maintaining this momentum as they look to solidify their place atop the division. Despite a promising start, Angels fans are cautious, remembering past seasons where a strong beginning fizzled into mediocrity. But for now, the vibe is warm, and there's reason for optimism as the team prepares for another matchup against Houston.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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