Los Angeles Angels News & Updates
The Los Angeles Angels were 56-91, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost a close one to the Washington Nationals 3-4 at Nationals Park.
A mixed bag this week. A 2.4 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work. Also helping: outpacing opponents by 6 runs this stretch.
Angels Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Nationals Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Walbert Ureña (9-10, 2.74 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.60 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Nationals.TV, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Angels Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels lost a close one to the Washington Nationals 3-4 at Nationals Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Christian Moore went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Mike Trout went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Angels Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
75 | 73 | .507 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
72 | 76 | .486 | 3.0 | L3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
69 | 79 | .466 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
60 | 88 | .405 | 15.0 | W2 |
|
Angels
|
|
56 | 91 | .381 | 18.5 | L1 |
Los Angeles Angels are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Angels Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | .242 | .762 | 72 | |
| 21 | .244 | .806 | 52 | |
| 10 | .243 | .688 | 60 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 3.13 | 1.11 | 31.2 | |
| 5-8 | 3.32 | 1.04 | 168.0 | |
| 9-10 | 2.74 | 1.21 | 131.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Angels News
Mike Trout finally broke his 27-game homerless streak with a powerful 416-foot blast against the Nationals, marking his 21st home run of the season and giving Angels fans a glimmer of hope as the team continues its lukewarm performance. With a record of 56-90, the Angels are stuck in a frustrating position, but the emergence of prospect Jake Munroe could offer a silver lining as they seek to rebuild for the future. Meanwhile, Arte Moreno's tenure as owner serves as a cautionary tale, reminding fans that while they've had their share of struggles, it could always be worse. As the Angels gear up for their series against Washington, the burden remains on the offense to capitalize on the team's recent solid pitching, which has shown promise with a 2.7 runs allowed per game over the last week.
Angels Upcoming Schedule
The Los Angeles Angels host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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