The Angels are off to a poor start in this unprecedented 60-game season, and it’s really no secret why. It was obvious in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. They squandered two more chances to take him off the hook of a hard-luck loss after his departure. Gibaut might not have been summoned if either of the Rangers’ setup men had been available to take on the top of the Angels’ batting order. — Angels starters have pitched to a 4.01 ERA in 67 1/3 innings, the third-best mark in the American League West.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 09, 2020 05:14 UTC