Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 7-8, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 3-7 at Great American Ball Park.
A rough patch, by the numbers. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. But a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.
Angels Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | José Soriano (3-0, 0.45 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (0-1, 3.18 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, FanDuel Sports Network West |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 3-7 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mike Trout went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rangers
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7 | 7 | .500 | L2 | |
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Athletics
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7 | 7 | .500 | W4 | |
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Angels
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7 | 8 | .467 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Mariners
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Astros
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6 | 9 | .400 | 1.5 | L6 |
Los Angeles Angels are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .262 | .914 | 8 | |
| 4 | .222 | .809 | 15 | |
| 2 | .184 | .732 | 6 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 2.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Angels News
The Angels are riding a wave of optimism after a commanding 10-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but the joy is tempered by the injury woes of rookie pitcher George Klassen, who exited early with a fingernail contusion, a rough start for a promising talent. On a brighter note, José Soriano continues to establish himself as a key player, drawing praise from Braves manager Walt Weiss after showcasing elite stuff earlier this month. However, the offense's persistent strikeout habits threaten to derail this momentum, echoing the issues that plagued last season. As the Angels sit at 7-7, there’s a cautious vibe in the air, especially with Jeimer Candelario being designated for assignment to make room for Vaughn Grissom, who is back from the injured list. The Angels need to find consistency quickly to make this season count.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels visit the New York Yankees for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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