Trout ties Angels' HR record, then scores winning run
Mike Trout tied the Angels’ record for career home runs in the first inning and scored the winning run in the 11th as Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-5SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TY BUTTREY
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in relief Buttrey (1-2) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Padres. He allowed three runs on three hits and one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Buttrey was coming off back-to-back scoreless outings, but he has allowed runs in four of his last six appearances. The right-hander has a 4.63 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and 1.5 HR/9 in his last 10 outings.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Castro gets big hit after trade, Padres rout Angels 11-4
The San Diego Padres rallied for eight runs in the eighth inning of an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Converts save Buttrey picked up his fourth save of the season Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk across 1.1 innings.
Impact Buttrey didn't strike out a single batter and struggled with his control after tossing just six of his 13 pitches for strikes, but the still got the job done. Buttrey has allowed runs in each of his last three appearances off the bullpen but has converted his last four save chances, so he seems to have the closer role locked down for the foreseeable future.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss Buttrey (1-1) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit while striking out one Sunday against the Athletics.
Impact It was a tough-luck loss for Buttrey, who allowed only a single to the first batter he faced in the 10th inning. With runners on first and third, he allowed a sacrifice fly to Mark Canha to end the game. Buttrey has converted each of the Angels' last three save chances, and has had little trouble in the role. He appears to be the primary closer for the team, but the Angels have won only nine games this season, limiting his chances.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Canha's sacrifice fly lifts A's past Angels in 10
Mark Canha hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures two-inning save Buttrey had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner over two innings to earn the save in Oakland.
Impact The right-hander allowed runs in three of his first four outings of the season to be charged with three blown saves, but in his last seven appearances he's given up three hits with a 4:2 K:BB over 7.2 scoreless frames while converting all three save chances. Buttrey has a 2.84 ERA and 1.18 WHIP for the season, though his 10 percent strikeout rate is far below the 27-plus percent he posted over the previous two seasons.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bullpen mate busts into Buttrey's interview After recording a six-out save in the Angels’ 4-3 win over the A’s on Saturday, reliever Ty Buttrey was greeted with a special guest during...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
Trout drives in 3 runs, makes diving catch as Angels top A's
Mike Trout drove in three early runs, then made a key catch late as the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 4-3 Saturday to snap the Athletics’ nine-game home winning streakAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up win in relief Buttrey (1-0) earned the win Monday against the Giants after tossing a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Buttrey came into the game with the Angels down by one run, and he needed 19 pitches -- 12 strikes -- to record all three outs. The right-hander has now gone six straight games without allowing a run, posting a 0.88 WHIP and fanning three across 5.2 innings during that stretch.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
La Stella's walk-off homer sends Angels past Giants, 7-6
Tommy La Stella hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to snap their four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco GiantsAUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns second save of season Buttrey notched the save Monday against the Athletics. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out two.
Impact Buttrey struck out Matt Chapman and allowed a single to Mark Canha, but he closed the door quickly -- he fanned Robbie Grossman and induced a Stephen Piscotty lineout to earn his second save of the season. The Angels are handling the closer situation with a committee-based approach, but Buttrey seems to lead that committee after notching saves in two of his last three appearances.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout homers twice, helps Angels rally for 10-9 win over A's
Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from an early five-run deficit for a 10-9 victory Monday night t...AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres take opener from light-hitting Dodgers, 2-1
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could lead closing committee Buttrey earned his first save of the season after tossing 1.1 scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the Mariners.
Impact Buttrey had blown three saves in his first four appearances of the season, but he finally converted one Tuesday. After the contest, manager Joe Maddon revealed that the struggling Hansel Robles has been removed from the closing role, with the skipper noting that the Halos will lake a committee approach to save situations, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Based on his usage Tuesday, Buttrey tentatively profiles as the top option in the committee, but he won't have much security. Keynan Middleton and Felix Pena could also factor into the Angels' closing mix.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Blows third save Buttrey allowed a run on three hits in 1.2 innings Sunday, blowing the save in a loss to the Astros.
Impact After Buttrey allowed an RBI single to Josh Reddick to tie the game in the ninth inning, the Astros went on to win in the 11th. The 27-year-old reliever has now blown three saves in just four appearances this season. He owns a 7.20 ERA with just one strikeout in five innings.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort
Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Seager, Dylan Moore propel Mariners past Angels 10-7
Kyle Seager drove in three runs, Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners rallied from two late deficits for a 10-7 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West Preview Capsules
JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
