Angels enjoy boost from Pikachu toy as they win four straight home series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have gained momentum recently, winning four consecutive home series after shortstop Zach Neto introduced a Pikachu toy into the dugout on June 19. Since then, the team has posted a 6-3 record, outscoring opponents 52-44. The Angels continue to perform well without Mike Trout, who remains on the injured list. Players like Neto and Denzer Guzmán have contributed significantly, with Guzmán boasting 18 hits and 11 RBIs in the last 15 games. The Angels' offense has scored 132 runs since May 22, leading the American League during that stretch, while their pitching staff ranks third in ERA.
- •Angels went 6-3 since introducing the Pikachu figurine.
- •Team has won four consecutive home series.
- •Mike Trout is still on the injured list.
- •Denzer Guzmán has 18 hits and 11 RBIs in 15 games.
- •Angels lead the AL in runs scored since May 22.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Pikachu Power Wakes up Halos
"With the way the Angels have been playing this season, they need all the luck they can get. And they may have found their luckiest item yet in the form of Pikachu. On June 19, Angels shortstop Zach Neto brought a new friend into the dugout. A Pikachu toy figurine became a staple within the […] The post Pikachu Power Wakes up Halos appeared first on The Lead.
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