Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 50-76, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels downed the Houston Astros 3-1 at Daikin Park.
More good than bad right now. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. Factor in pitching at 2.1 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Angels Game on August 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Daikin Park |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walbert Ureña (8-8, 2.67 ERA) vs Ethan Pecko (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels downed the Houston Astros 3-1 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- 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 | 63 | .500 | L3 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
62 | 64 | .492 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
59 | 67 | .468 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
50 | 76 | .397 | 13.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 77 | .389 | 14.0 | L2 |
Los Angeles Angels are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .224 | .719 | 54 | |
| 20 | .240 | .819 | 45 | |
| 7 | .281 | .750 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.00 | 0.85 | 27.0 | |
| 8-8 | 2.67 | 1.25 | 107.2 | |
| 4-2 | 3.24 | 1.30 | 41.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 6 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
Reid Detmers' recent dominance puts the Angels in a favorable light after they opted not to trade him at the deadline, proving that sometimes holding onto a player pays off. George Klassen's stellar seven-inning shutout against the Astros showcases the depth of the pitching staff, as the rookie continues to impress despite admitting to having 'jelly' legs early on. Meanwhile, the Angels face a tough decision with Yusei Kikuchi's impending return, which could expose past mistakes in roster management. On a more somber note, the baseball community reflects on Trey Mancini's retirement after his inspiring battle with cancer, as he leaves behind a legacy after a brief stint with the Angels. With a record of 49-76, the Angels look to build on recent successes as they prepare for their next matchup against Houston.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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