Tag: Los Angeles Angels

Junk Shuts Down Royals, Angels Cruise 4–0 to Take Series

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Janson Junk didn’t get a chance to pitch when the Los Angeles Angels recalled him from Triple-A Salt Lake last month. He made the most of his time on the mound Wednesday. Junk dazzled the Angels with five-plus innings of four-hit ball, mixing up a fastball with a two-seam slider, and earned his…


Shohei Ohtani Homers, Angels Shut Down Royals in 6—0 Victory

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani fanned on three pitches during his first at-bat against the Royals on Tuesday night. His next at-bat set the tone for the rest of the game. The do-everything All-Star sent the third pitch of that at-bat 420 feet to straightaway center field, giving Los Angeles the early lead. The…


Greinke’s Sharp Stuff Helps Royals Cruise Past Angels 7–0

Kansas City, Mo—Zack Greinke is getting to the point in his career where it seems as though just about every start brings with it some kind of record, even those that the former Cy Young winner never anticipated seeing. Like his name climbing the career strikeouts list. Hardly known for his overpowering stuff, Greinke nevertheless…


Ward, Detmers help Angels cool off Braves with 9–1 rout

ATLANTA—The Los Angeles Angels have been struggling for most of the last two months, and Reid Detmers credits his teammates with staying the course and not getting too frustrated. “We’ve had a couple of rough patches obviously, but everyone in here treats it like another day,” Detmers said. “There’s nothing crazy about it. We don’t…


Mike Trout Withdraws From All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout won’t play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday because of back spasms, and his spot on the roster will be filled by Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Ty France. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins will replace Trout as the starter in center field. Trout, the three-time American League Most…


Kershaw Gives up 1 Hit in Nearly Perfect Game Against Angels

Clayton Kershaw had a shutout performance giving up just one hit in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers (59–30) blasted the Los Angeles Angels (39–52) 9–1 in the opener of the Freeway Series Friday night at Angel Stadium. The Dodgers have won 13 of the last 15 games, and Chants of “Let’s go Dodgers” serenaded…


Angels Hope Ohtani Will End Another Losing Streak After Defeat Against Astros

Shohei Ohtani will again shoulder the Los Angeles Angels’ (38–50) hopes to end another losing streak after the team lost five straight games, including a failed rally against the AL West division Houston Astros (57–29), 6–5, at Angel Stadium on Tuesday. Ohtani (8–4, 2.44 ERA) is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night in the second meeting of…


9 Angels Players and Coaches Suspended for Brawl

The Los Angeles Angels received suspensions resulting from Sunday’s brawl against the Mariners less than two hours before their game versus the Chicago White Sox Monday night at Angel Stadium. A total of nine Angels players and coaches were suspended by Major League Baseball in varying degrees. Angels interim manager, Phil Nevin, received the longest…


Anderson 2 Outs Away From No-Hitter in Dodgers’ 4–1 Win Over Angels

After striking out Mike Trout to begin the ninth inning, Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson gave up a triple to Shohei Ohtani—ending his chance of a no-hitter. He was relieved in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ (39–23) second “freeway series” victory, 4–1, over crosstown rival Los Angeles Angels (29–35) Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers remain tied…


Dodgers Blank Angels 2–0 as Gonsolin Wins Pitching Duel

Tony Gonsolin remains undefeated with eight wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers (38–23) shut out the Los Angeles Angels (29–34) Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, defeating a solid effort from Angels starter Noah Syndergaard. “I just think he [Gonsolin] has real confidence,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “To have that, to develop that, it takes time…