Category: Mike Trout

Ward, Trout, Ohtani Hit 3 Straight HRs, Angels Beat KC 4–3

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels hung on for a 4–3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, April 23. Trout also had two doubles for the Angels, who managed only one hit in the first five innings against Jordan…


Mike Trout Hits One of Angels’ Three Homers in Win Over Jays

Mike Trout’s three-run home run in the fifth inning capped a rally from an early four-run deficit and helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 9–5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday night, April 8, in Anaheim, Calif. Trout’s homer was one of six in the game, three by each team. Bo Bichette and…


Los Angeles Angels: 2022 record:…

Los Angeles Angels: 2022 record: 73–89, third in American League West. Offseason headlines: The Angels gave skipper Phil Nevin a one-year contract after compiling a 46–60 record on an interim basis after the June firing of Joe Maddon. “The guys in the clubhouse trust and rely on him,” slugger Mike Trout said. Added two-way star Shohei…


Ohtani Fans Trout, Japan Tops US 3–2 for WBC Championship

MIAMI—Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout had dreamed of this moment, along with millions of fans throughout Japan and the United States: the two biggest stars on the planet, longtime teammates, facing each other at 60 feet, 6 inches, the world title at stake. Of course, the count went full. And then Ohtani got Trout to…


Harper Gets World Series Moment While Trout’s Wait Continues

Bryce Harper’s career arc from teenage sensation to full-blown superstar has been an 11-year process, hitting a crescendo Sunday night when his two-run homer in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series proved to be the deciding hit that sent his Philadelphia Phillies to their first World Series since 2009. One of the game’s biggest…


Trout Hits 39th HR, Angels Beat Texas 8–3 for 7th Straight W

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up the home portion of their seventh consecutive losing season by hitting superbly, pitching more than adequately and extending their longest winning streak in nearly five years. The Halos’ frustration will last through another winter, but they hope this strong finish portends better days ahead in 2023. Mike Trout…


Ohtani, Angels Win 2–1, Drop Mariners in Wild-Card Standings

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani pitched seven scoreless innings, drove in one run and scored another as the Los Angeles Angels beat Seattle 2-1 Saturday night, dropping the Mariners in the wild-card standings. The Mariners entered the four-game series tied for the top spot in the AL wild-card chase but are now two games behind Toronto Blue…


Trout HR 6th Game in Row; Ohtani Blister, Angels Top Astros

HOUSTON—Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6–1 on the night of Sept. 10. Trout hit his 34th homer, a three-run drive to left field in the second inning….


LA Angels Blow Lead, Rally in 10Th for 5–4 Win Over Tigers

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Andrew Velazquez scored on Magneuris Sierra’s bunt single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels secured their first winning home-stand since early May with a 5–4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Taylor Ward scored the tying run moments earlier on a throwing error to the plate by shortstop Javier…


Trout Sets Angels Scoring Record in 12–0 Rout of Blue Jays

TORONTO—Mike Trout hit a two-run home run to become the highest-scoring player in Angels history, Reid Detmers and four relievers combined on a six-hitter, and Los Angeles halted a six-game losing streak by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 12–0 on Friday night. Jo Adell hit two home runs, Andrew Velasquez had a two-run blast, and…