Game #47: Athletics at Angels Game Thread

May 13, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J. T. Ginn (35) throws a pitch against the St.

Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images Coming off a disappointing home stand in which the Athletics lost series against the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants, the “Green and Gold” are back on the road, set to begin a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels this evening.

Leaving Sacramento may be a good thing as the A’s have played much better on the road than at home so far this season. The A’s are on a two-game skid heading into today’s series opener against the Angels, who have lost six straight, meaning something has to give. The Angels seem destined to waste another year of future Hall of Famer Mike Trout’s career as their record (16-31) is the worst in MLB.

First-year manager Kurt Suzuki, who played catcher for the Athletics from 2007 to 2013, faces a massive challenge to turn the Angels’ season around and prove he deserves another year at the helm. Right-handed pitcher J. T.