All of the momentum from the Angels’ three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres has been squandered in a matter of days. Saturday, it was Tyler Anderson’s flip to stem the bleeding towards the Houston Astros. Anderson, the Angels’ finest beginning pitcher this season, allowed four runs in six innings in a 6-1 loss.
Here is all of the headlines you may need missed Saturday:
Reid Detmers, whose latest demotion got here as a shock to many, confronted sudden difficulties throughout his first begin in Triple-A. He allowed 10 hits and 7 runs in 5 innings, raising questions about how quickly he’ll be back in an Angels uniform.
In anticipation of a crucial sport towards the Houston Astros, the Angels made a key roster transfer, optioning infielder Kyren Paris and recalling Michael Stefanic from Triple-A. Paris had been struggling to hit main league pitching, whereas Stefanic was thriving in the minors since his return from an injury.
A big and considerably embarrassing flight malfunction delayed pitcher Ben Joyce’s much-anticipated return to the Angels. Though he ultimately arrived to the sport — albeit later than anticipated — the incident was a reminder that sometimes professional athletes aren’t immune to the same travel headaches as the rest of us.