Angels unravel late in loss to Nationals https://t.co/29lsZesobd
Angels miss chance to move above .500, losing to Nationals https://t.co/4TUKJtuGBr
Nationals 7, Angels 4 (11 innings) Kochanowicz: 4 IP, 2 ER Ward: 3-4, 3 2Bs Adell: 2-4 Rengifo: 2-5 Newman and Schanuel: defensive mistakes (not ruled errors) that led to tying runs in 7th and 9th Angels 2-13 w/RISP The Angels are 41-42.
The Los Angeles Angels lost 7-4 in 11 innings to the Washington Nationals, dropping the series and missing an opportunity to move above a .500 record. The Angels fell to 41-42 on the season after a game marked by defensive miscues and offensive struggles. Key moments included defensive mistakes by Kevin Newman and Schanuel that allowed the Nationals to tie the game in the seventh and ninth innings. Newman notably lost a popup in the sun, contributing to the Nationals' comeback. Pitcher Kochanowicz allowed two earned runs over four innings, while hitters Ward, Adell, and Rengifo recorded multiple hits. The Angels were 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position and played without star player Mike Trout. The loss continued a pattern of poor home performances against weaker teams.