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Angels Extend Hitting Streak in 8-2 Series Clincher, Prepare for Mets

Los Angeles improved to 49-50 on Sunday, setting the stage for Tyler Anderson to start in New York with a fully rested bullpen.

Angels’ LaMonte Wade Jr., right, and Mike Trout celebrate after Wade Jr.’s home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Ross during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Overview

  • Jose Soriano limited the Phillies to two runs over seven innings while inducing two double plays and leading MLB with 24 ground-ball twin killings.
  • Taylor Ward drove in four runs with two RBI doubles, including a bases-clearing hit in the five-run second inning.
  • LaMonte Wade Jr. replaced Nolan Schanuel after a first-inning wrist contusion and went 3-for-4 with the Angels’ sole home run.
  • The Angels amassed 13 hits for the eighth time in 10 games, batting .293 over that span and scoring in four innings.
  • Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.34 ERA) will face Mets ace Kodai Senga (7-3, 1.39) when the series opens Monday at Citi Field.