Angels can't get out of their own way in extra inning loss to Athletics
The Angels couldn't connect with runners on.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Lowe (3) runs during the MLB game against the Athletics Wednesday May 20th, 2026 at Angel's Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Los Angeles Angels showed a step forward at the plate on Wednesday night.
It wasn't a far enough step to get a win over the Athletics. Starting with the positives at the plate, the Angels found consistent power in their bats for the first time in a long time. All six of their hits were for extra bases, three doubles and three home runs, with Jo Adell having one of each in the first sign of him snapping out of a recent slump.
"Jo, driving the ball and getting some good pitches to hit and driving it, is definitely a good sign," Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said. "It's what he's been working on in batting practice, in the cages. For him to go out in the game and get some results is definitely a positive thing moving forward for him mentally.
" JO N' LOWE š¤ pic. twitter. com/h7RvjocpAn ā Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 21, 2026 All in all, the Angels' offensive effort translated into five runs and they headed into the ninth inning holding on to a 5-4 lead.