Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 52-83, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-5 at Angel Stadium.
The math is ugly. 1 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. And down 7 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Angels Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ryan Johnson (3-7, 5.75 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (16-4, 2.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-5 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 69 | .489 | 2.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 71 | .474 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 82 | .393 | 15.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
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|
52 | 83 | .385 | 16.0 | L5 |
Los Angeles Angels are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .236 | .748 | 64 | |
| 20 | .241 | .813 | 47 | |
| 9 | .246 | .695 | 54 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-8 | 3.54 | 1.07 | 155.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.33 | 1.28 | 46.0 | |
| 8-9 | 2.94 | 1.29 | 116.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 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 | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Angels News
The Los Angeles Angels continue to grapple with the fallout from their trade deadline fire sale, having shipped off Jo Adell, leaving their 2026 Silver Slugger hopes in shambles. In last night's 5-3 loss to the Phillies, Wade Meckler made headlines with an incredible home run-saving catch upon his return from the concussion list, showcasing that there are still bright spots among the uncertainty. Meanwhile, Reid Detmers is proving his worth with a dominant second half, solidifying the Angels' decision to keep him in the rotation. Despite these flickers of hope, the team's inconsistency remains glaring, as they allowed a go-ahead grand slam shortly after a game-saving play, encapsulating the Angels' struggle to find momentum. As Shohei Ohtani edges closer to a return, fans are left wondering what might have been had the front office made different choices.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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