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Will Angels Rebound Against Phillies After Recent Struggles?

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies at Angel Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent slump. The upcoming game, scheduled for April 30th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, will be broadcast on BSW.


Aug 30, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) watches after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

The Angels have had a challenging stretch in their last few games. In their most recent encounter against the Minnesota Twins, they fell short with a 5-3 loss. The team's hitting statistics were concerning; they managed only five hits and scored three runs while committing two errors. Their batting average was just .161 with an on-base percentage of .297 and slugging percentage of .226.


Another game that highlighted the Angels' struggles was against the Baltimore Orioles where they lost 6-5 despite putting up a better fight offensively with six hits and five runs. However, their batting average remained low at .188 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .704 indicates room for improvement.


Aug 30, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez (4) turns a double play over Philadelphia Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs (21) in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast, one of their better performances came in another game against Baltimore where they secured a victory with seven runs from eleven hits. This shows that when the Angels' bats come alive, they can indeed put up competitive numbers – evidenced by an impressive batting average of .344 and OPS of .994 during that game.


The venue may play into the hands of the home team as Angel Stadium has witnessed both triumphs and setbacks this season; however, it remains a familiar environment for them to potentially capitalize on home-field advantage.


Aug 30, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) advances home to score against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

With these trends in mind, fans should look out for whether the Angels can bolster their offense early in the game to set a positive tone. Additionally, minimizing errors while maximizing opportunities when runners are in scoring positions will be crucial for them to rebound against Philadelphia.


Remember to catch all action live on April 30th at Angel Stadium or tune into BSW for coverage starting at 1:38 AM UTC (April 29th local time).

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