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The Los Angeles Angels were 59-94, 5th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels eked out a win over the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Angel Stadium.

Angels Daily Vibe Check
49°
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Lukewarm
getting outscored

An even split between good and bad. Outscored by 4 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Compounding things, 3-4 over their last 7. The record says it all.

Angels Game on September 18

Opponent:Minnesota Twins (71-82)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:09:38 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Grayson Rodriguez (4-7, 6.10 ERA) vs Connor Prielipp (5-7, 5.24 ERA)
TV Broadcast:ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive

Angels Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Angels eked out a win over the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Angel Stadium.

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The Los Angeles Angels clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Angels Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Astros
7776.503 W1
Rangers
7677.4971.0 L1
Mariners
7182.4646.0 W1
Athletics
6192.39916.0 L3
Angels
5994.38618.0 W1

Los Angeles Angels are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.

Angels Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
9
Zach Neto
26.241.76374
27
Mike Trout
21.241.80253
5
Vaughn Grissom
11.238.68365

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
48
Reid Detmers
6-83.361.05174.0
57
Walbert Ureña
9-102.741.21144.1
65
José Fermin
4-33.121.2952.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
3
Josh Lowe
4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
13
Moisés Ballesteros
5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
57
Walbert Ureña
7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
48
Reid Detmers
6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
32
Ryan Johnson
6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Angels News

After a painful 2-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners, the Angels continue to grapple with a dismal 58-94 record, leaving fans to wonder what the offseason will bring. The focus is shifting towards potential offseason acquisitions, with former Dodgers favorite Ryan Ward now on the radar as a promising addition. Meanwhile, rookie Walbert Ureña's stellar performance this season is a bright spot, adding intrigue as the Angels eye a fresh start. With a 3-4 week and lingering injuries weighing heavy, the team must find momentum before facing the Minnesota Twins. As hopes for the postseason fade, the ghosts of former Angels in the 2026 playoffs serve as a bittersweet reminder of what could have been, highlighting the need for a strategic approach to rebuild and reenergize for the future.

Sources
Angels should have former Dodgers fan favorite on radar before offseason even begins
Halohangout
Angels should have former Dodgers fan favorite on radar before offseason even begins
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated Ryan Ward for assignment, creating an easy opportunity for the Los Angeles Angels.
3 former Angels who could make Los Angeles take notice during the 2026 MLB playoffs
Halohangout
3 former Angels who could make Los Angeles take notice during the 2026 MLB playoffs
The Los Angeles Angels could see a number of former players in the 2026 MLB postseason, and it should serve as some much-needed motivation.
Ureña's fantastic rookie season hits historic high note before Meckler walks it off
MLB.com
Ureña's fantastic rookie season hits historic high note before Meckler walks it off
ANAHEIM -- In a season full of impressive performances, rookie Walbert Ureña outdid himself with his best showing of the year against the Twins on Thursday night.
Nimmala's HR barrage helps lead Halos' Double-A squad to Finals berth
MLB.com
Nimmala's HR barrage helps lead Halos' Double-A squad to Finals berth
Since their inception earlier this decade, the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas have been one of the most recognizable clubs in Minor League Baseball. They had never made it to a Championship Series but they’ve had a handful of future Angels make their way through Madison, Alabama, including 2024 first-round
Who Will Be the Dodgers Game 1 Starter in the Playoffs?
Justbaseball
Who Will Be the Dodgers Game 1 Starter in the Playoffs?
Earlier this week after Monday’s 4-1 road victory against the Cincinnati Reds, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a playoff berth for the fourteenth consecutive season, an all-time record that ties them with the Atlanta Braves who accomplished it from 1991 to 2005. A large part of the Dodgers’s success this season has been how good […] The post Who Will Be the Dodgers Game 1 Starter in the Playoffs? appeared first on Just Baseball.
Previewing The Upcoming Catching Class
Mlbtraderumors
Previewing The Upcoming Catching Class
As the offseason approaches, MLBTR will kick off our annual position by position look at the upcoming free agent class. We’ll begin with the catchers, headlined by one of the top position players on the market. The Giants, Angels, Rangers, Reds, Pirates and Yankees are among the teams who could be in the mix for […]

Angels Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Athletics for a 2-game series starting Tuesday.

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