Angels suffer defeat as Ureña struggles against Athletics in opener

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Angels suffer defeat as Ureña struggles against Athletics in opener
Summary

The Los Angeles Angels fell 9-3 to the Oakland Athletics on June 26, 2026, in Anaheim. Starting pitcher Walbert Ureña began strong but faltered in the fifth inning, leading to seven earned runs. The Angels managed just three runs, with Jo Adell hitting a two-run homer. This marked Ureña's worst outing of the season, raising his ERA from 2.41 to 3.14. The Angels look to rebound in the next game, sending Reid Detmers to the mound.

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  • Angels drop series opener 9-3 to Athletics on June 26.
  • Walbert Ureña allows seven earned runs in five innings.
  • Jo Adell hits a two-run homer in the loss.
  • Eight Angels starters strike out during the game.
  • Reid Detmers scheduled to start in the next game.
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On a night that started with an abrupt front office decision, Los Angeles Angels’ starter Walbert Ureña saw an abrupt end to an outing after a disastrous fifth inning led to a 9-3 loss against the Athletics on Friday.

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