Rendon, Trout power Angels past D-backs 7-3 in series finale
Anthony Rendon hit a two-run homer and Mike Trout drove in two runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-3 victory over the Arizona DiamondbacksSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swats homer against Arizona Upton went 2-for-3 with a home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Upton has been struggling all season long and is only hitting .210 with a .703 OPS, but the power numbers have been decent -- he has gone yard seven times and four of those have come from Aug. 31 onwards. Upton has also hit safely in four of the Angels' last five contests, so he might be turning things around down the stretch. He has recorded at least one hit in all but two games this month.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Calhoun, Peralta power Diamondbacks past Angels again, 9-6
Kole Calhoun hit his third homer in two games against his former Angels teammates, and David Peralta homered and drove in two runs in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 9-6 victory over Los...SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in loss Upton went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Impact Upton played a key role in the Angels' five-run fifth inning, slamming a homer to left field to plate a pair of runs. The long ball extended a recent run of success for the veteran, who has bounced back from a slow start to the campaign by going 16-for-45 (.356) with three homers and 12 RBI in 13 games since Aug. 28.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs blow 7-run lead, but Peralta's HR beats Angels 9-8
The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a seven-run lead before rallying for a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits RBI single Upton (hand) went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Friday's 8-4 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Upton's RBI single came in the first inning, giving the Angels a 2-0 lead at the time. He exited the game in the eighth inning as Jo Adell came on as a defensive replacement in right field and Taylor Ward shifted to left field. Upton has hit safely in eight of the last 10 games, going 13-for-32 (.406) with two homers, 10 RBI and eight runs scored in that span.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Blackmon 2-out slam caps 5-run rally in 9th, Rox beat Angels
Charlie Blackmon hit a two-out grand slam that capped a five-run rally in the ninth inning and lifted the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Angels 8-4SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Friday Upton (hand) is starting in left field and batting fifth Friday against the Rockies.
Impact The 33-year-old hasn't seen the field since exiting Tuesday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the left hand, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Friday. Upton is 12-for-28 with two homers, three doubles and nine RBI over the past nine games and will look to pick up where he left off.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles visits Colorado, aims to build on Bundy's solid showing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Dylan BundySEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Home runs by Trout, Walsh power Angels past Rangers 6-2
Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 16th home run, a 449-foot drive into the second deck in left field, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to avoid being swe...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still out Thursday Upton (hand) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers.
Impact He will miss his second game in a row after getting hit on the hand by a pitch in Tuesday's game. X-rays were negative, so he remains day-to-day. Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that he could be available as a pinch hitter. Taylor Ward will get the start in left field in his place.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kiner-Falefa gets 4 hits, leads Rangers over Angels 7-3
Rangers third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a 12-game hitting streak after matching his career high with four hits in a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Wednesday Upton (hand) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact Upton sustained a bruised left hand after being hit by a pitch twice Tuesday, and he'll miss at least one game as a result. Matt Thaiss receives the start in left field Wednesday for the Halos.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Angels Justin Upton plunked twice before leaving with injury Perhaps the hottest hitter for the Angels over the last week, Justin Upton is cooled off after getting hit twice forced him from game. Justi...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
X-rays negative after HBP Upton was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after X-rays came back negative Tuesday.
Impact The 33-year-old was hit on the left hand by two pitches Tuesday and exited the contest, but he avoided sustaining a fracture. Upton should be considered day-to-day until he's able to rejoin the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves after HBP Upton was hit by two pitches on the left wrist and exited Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran outfielder was hit by a pitch in about the same spot in both his plate appearances before exiting Tuesday's contest. Upton should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the injury.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Upton heating up for Angels at right time He’s heating up at the plate and so are the Angels
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bat heating up Upton went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI during a 10-9 win over the Astros in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Impact He was also productive in the nightcap, going 1-for-4 with two runs. Upton's had an awful year so far, but he's showing signs of life at the plate. Over his last nine games, he's hitting .387 (12-for-31) with three homers and eight RBI.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout's 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros
Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Friday Upton will be on the bench Friday against the Angels, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Upton has started the majority of the Angels' games this year but doesn't have anything close to a true everyday role, as he's sat for 14 of the team's 39 contests thus far. He's hitting just .159/.235/.307 on the season, so the struggling Angels could turn to younger players more frequently in the future. One of those younger options, Franklin Barreto, starts in left field Friday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heaney, Angels blank Padres 2-0 to spoil Clevinger's debut
Andrew Heaney allowed only three hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels defeated San Diego 2-0, spoiling Mike Clevinger’s debut with the PadresSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
