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Tucker, Bregman and Meyers homer to help Astros to 9-7 win over Angels

Kyle Tucker had four hits, including a home run, and Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman both hit home runs while combining for six RBIs to help the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles An...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels News: Taylor Ward's late-season heroics uplift Angels' hopes for next year Taylor Ward’s September surge revitalizes the Angels as he showcases remarkable batting improvements.

SEPTEMBER 21 • SACBEE.COM

Astros vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 21

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 21 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Jordyn Adams - Scratched Friday Adams was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Houston due to right knee soreness, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact The severity of Adams' injury remains unknown, but it's apparently bothering him enough to warrant a day off Friday. Kevin Pillar will step in to serve as the Angels' center fielder and bat fourth.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Best of Shohei Ohtani: Top 10 MLB games of two-way star

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the first player in MLB history to post a 50-50 season. Here is a look at the 10 best games of his career...

SEPTEMBER 20

Angels News: Young Core Shows Promise Amid 2024 Struggles Despite a rough season, the Angels’ young talent shines, offering hope for the future.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Charles Leblanc - Optioned to Triple-A The Angels optioned Leblanc to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Leblanc will end up as the Angels' roster casualty as Kevin Pillar (thumb) returns from the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old Leblanc appeared in nine games after being recalled from the minors Sept. 1, going 3-for-15 with two homers, six RBI and five runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Pillar - Activated from IL The Angels reinstated Pillar (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Pillar has been held out of action since Sept. 7 due to a sprained left thumb, but he'll now return for what is expected to be the final nine games of his professional career. The 35-year-old outfielder has slashed just .147/.205/.200 with 12 RBI since Aug. 1, though he may earn a few starts during the final stretch due to the plethora of injuries in Los Angeles' outfield. Charles Leblanc was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury - Absent from Friday's lineup Drury is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Houston, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Drury started the last two games after returning from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, but he'll be given some rest Friday. Jack Lopez is occupying second base for the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logan O'Hoppe - Day off Friday O'Hoppe is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Houston, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact O'Hoppe wore the golden sombrero in Thursday's loss to the Astros, so he'll get a breather in this one. Matt Thaiss is doing the catching for the Angels and will bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Better than Babe Ruth? Ohtani's feats make the superstar a legend even among MLB peers

If baseball fans are lucky, Shohei Ohtani’s greatness in the batter’s box and maybe even on the pitching mound could be on display for at least another decade

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor Ward - Clubs 25th homer Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to Houston.

Impact Ward accounted for the Angels' only run with his 416-foot solo shot to lead off the game. The long ball was his 25th of the campaign -- the first time he has reached that mark as a big-leaguer. Ward's leadoff homer Thursday was his fifth in his past 19 games. According to Angels Senior Communications Manager Matt Birch, the outfielder is the first player to have at least five leadoff home runs in a season for the team since Mike Trout in 2012.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

It was unique debut season for 212 MLB players during pandemic-altered 2020

There were 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the 2020 season that was delayed until late July and shortened to 60 games because of the pandemic

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordyn Adams - Records second steal in loss Adams went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Adams reached on an infield single in his second trip to the plate before going on to swipe his second bag of the campaign. The outfielder has now hit safely in five of his last six games, posting two RBI, two runs and a stolen base over that stretch. On the downside, he's also struck out in all 10 of the games he's played since being called up while drawing only three walks.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Schanuel - Swipes bag, extends hitting streak Schanuel went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Houston.

Impact Schanuel walked in his first trip to the plate and eventually stole third base after advancing to second on a Brandon Drury single. The first baseman would later add a single of his own to lead off the sixth, extending his hitting streak to 10 games in the process. Schanuel is batting .388 (14-for-36) over that 10-game stretch with one homer, seven RBI and three runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

José Suarez - Solid over five frames Suarez did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Astros on Thursday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Suarez allowed just two walks and a single over the first three frames before Yainer Diaz reached on a fielding error to open the fourth. The veteran lefty would then see a run come home after surrendering back-to-back singles in the next two at-bats, but he was able to retire the next six batters in succession before completing five innings for the first time on the campaign. Suarez looked solid in only his second start this season and he's now recorded five strikeouts in back-to-back outings (with the previous one coming in relief). He'll look to secure his second win of the season next week when the Angels travel to Chicago to take on the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Angels look to stop road slide, play the Astros

The Los Angeles Angels hit the road against the Houston Astros looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Astros vs. Angels: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 20

Preview the Sept. 20 matchup between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Angels with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 20 • DATA SKRIVE

Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone

Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on th...

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani stays on a tear, setting another MLB record in 14th game with a home run and a steal

Shohei Ohtani is at it again

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Suarez extends surge, but Angels' offense stifled again in loss to Astros HOUSTON - Jose Suarez showed more promising signs in his return to the starting rotation, but the An...

SEPTEMBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Angels News: Young Angels Aim to Shine Under Pressure in September Showdown The Los Angeles Angels face a critical series against the Houston Astros as they prepare for a brighter future with young talent aiming to s...

SEPTEMBER 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros Preview - 09/20/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

SEPTEMBER 20 • MLB.COM

Jon Singleton's double lifts Astros over Angels Jon Singleton slapped a two-run, two-out double into center field in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Houston Astros remained unbeate...

SEPTEMBER 20 • KANSASCITY.COM