Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 45-71, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 at loanDepot park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. 2.4 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production. At least allowing just 3.0 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Angels Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walbert Ureña (7-7, 2.54 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (12-6, 3.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels narrowly beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 at loanDepot park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Mike Trout went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Nolan Schanuel went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
60 | 57 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
58 | 58 | .500 | 1.5 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 61 | .479 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | L9 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | W2 |
Los Angeles Angels are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .228 | .736 | 50 | |
| 19 | .240 | .834 | 41 | |
| 7 | .253 | .710 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.16 | 0.88 | 25.0 | |
| 7-7 | 2.54 | 1.25 | 99.1 | |
| 3-2 | 3.29 | 1.28 | 38.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Angels News
In a bittersweet twist, Mike Trout continues to shine, hitting a homer on his birthday for a record-tying sixth time, reminding us of his enduring greatness amid a turbulent season for the Angels, who sit at 44-71. The recent trade deadline moves have left fans questioning decisions, especially with interim GM John Mozeliak's comments shedding light on the team's struggles, particularly regarding Logan O'Hoppe's deficiencies that cost him a chance at stardom. The Angels also claimed right-hander Ryan Watson off waivers, adding to the roster reshuffle as they prepare to face the Miami Marlins. With a 2-5 record over the last week and an offensive output that leaves much to be desired, the Angels need more than birthday magic from Trout to salvage this season.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Texas Rangers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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