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Angels Series Loss in Cleveland Highlights Offensive Struggles and Missed Opportunities

Los Angeles Angels On SI·Jeff Joiner·19 days ago
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The Angels losing in Cleveland is nothing new. Heading into today's game the Guardians had a 29-4 record at home against the Halos dating to 2015. Yet again, their better pitching, deeper lineup, and better defense led to a win today and a series sweep. Today's loss dropped the Angels to 5-17 over their last 22 games and highlighted many of the same problems the team has seen throughout the season. Left field and the catcher's spot are automatic outs right now. On Friday night Bryce Teodosio went 0 for 2 before Josh Lowe recorded a pinch hit single. That was the only hit by an Angels left fielder in this series. Lowe did his usual 0 for 3 with 2 K's on Saturday night and Teodosio was given the start today. Playing Josh Lowe at all at this point is ridiculous. Lowe's OPS of .494 is the second worst in all of baseball and his defense also grades negatively. Trading away a useful bullpen piece for a player on a multiple year decline has hurt the Angels in two ways.…

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