Yusei Kikuchi delivers strong outing in Los Angeles Angels loss to Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on August 30, 2026, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Returning from the injured list, Los Angeles pitcher Yusei Kikuchi tossed seven innings and allowed two earned runs while recording six strikeouts. Despite his effort, the Angels offense struggled, managing little production following a run in the first inning. The result marks the seventh consecutive loss for the Angels, who currently hold the lowest team batting average and OPS in Major League Baseball for August. Manager Kurt Suzuki expressed frustration regarding the losing streak but emphasized the need to maintain a positive focus as the team attempts to improve.
- •The Los Angeles Angels fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 at Angel Stadium.
- •Yusei Kikuchi recorded six strikeouts over seven innings in his second start back from injury.
- •The Angels have now lost seven games in a row.
- •Angels batters hit a league-worst.213 average during the month of August.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kikuchi delivers bounceback start in loss to Phillies
"Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi pitches seven strong innings in his second start back from the injured list, but the offense struggled to put any runs on the board.
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