The Los Angeles Angels are in a tough spot. What began as a season full of promise has quickly spiraled into a period of urgent concern after a brutal week of baseball. After a winless road trip, the Angels return home to face a team that knows their pain all too well—the New York Mets, the only club in the majors with more losses than the Angels.
Here's everything you need to know about the series, including game details, where to watch, injury reports, and odds.
Los Angeles Angels (12-20, 5th in AL West)
The Angels are desperate for a turnaround. They dropped six straight games on the road against two struggling teams—the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox—and couldn't find a single win. Now, they face a Mets team that's also off to a shockingly rough start. It's a battle between two clubs searching for answers, and this weekend series could go either way.
The offense hasn't been the main problem. The real issue? The bullpen. And it's been historically bad. Over their last six games, Angels relievers combined to allow 25 earned runs in just 21.1 innings—a staggering 10.55 ERA. They blew four saves during that skid, including after releasing closer Jordan Romano. With the bullpen's ERA sitting at 5.58 (second-worst in the league), every role is up for grabs. The Angels can only hope a return home brings some relief.
Starting pitching has also started to wobble. José Soriano suffered his first loss of the season, and Yusei Kikuchi was pulled early from Sunday's game against the White Sox with a potential injury. That's the last thing this team needs.
But there are bright spots. Mike Trout crushed his 10th home run of the season in Sunday's series finale, and Vaughn Grissom hit his first homer of the year the same day, continuing a strong start in a small sample size. If the bats stay hot, the Angels have a fighting chance.
New York Mets (10-21, 5th in NL East)
The Mets have been one of the biggest surprises—and not the good kind. After a winter of big moves and high expectations, they've stumbled out of the gate. Their offense has struggled to find consistency, and their pitching staff has been hit hard by injuries and ineffectiveness. Like the Angels, they're looking for a spark. This series could be the turning point for one of these two teams.