Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 22-36, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-8 at Tropicana Field.
Treading water. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Tempering that, lost by 3 last night. Hard to shake that off immediately.
Angels Game on May 30
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Reid Detmers (1-5, 4.57 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (4-1, 2.78 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Rays.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 69°F, Wind 10 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-8 at Tropicana Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
Highlights
- Vaughn Grissom went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
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29 | 29 | .500 | W4 | |
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Athletics
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27 | 30 | .474 | 1.5 | L4 |
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Rangers
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26 | 31 | .456 | 2.5 | W1 |
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Astros
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26 | 33 | .441 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Angels
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22 | 36 | .379 | 7.0 | L1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | .235 | .885 | 30 | |
| 10 | .238 | .787 | 27 | |
| 9 | .215 | .697 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 2.65 | 1.15 | 71.1 | |
| 1-0 | 2.33 | 1.11 | 27.0 | |
| 2-4 | 2.44 | 1.38 | 44.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
The Angels are riding a wave of momentum after a dominant 7-1 victory over the Tigers, showcasing a +12 run differential over the last week. While Vaughn Grissom’s recent contributions are a bright spot, the Angels need to avoid relying too heavily on a rookie's spark amidst a struggling season. Sam Bachman is finally showing the promise that had eluded him due to injuries, teaching the organization a lesson in patience. Walbert Ureña, donning his trusty headband, continues to represent his Dominican roots with each start, further injecting some personality into this team. At 22-35 and with the Rays on deck, the Angels must capitalize on this recent success to claw their way back into the division race.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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