Angels collapse late as Meckler returns against Phillies

The Los Angeles Angels faced a ninth-inning collapse in their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 28, 2026. Wade Meckler returned from concussion protocols, scoring an early run, but the team failed to maintain their lead. Reid Detmers pitched six innings with one earned run, ending his streak of 20 scoreless innings. After initially going ahead 3-1, the Angels could not add more runs and ultimately let the game slip away in the latter stages.

• 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ninth inning meltdown spells defeat for Angels despite Meckler's heroics