Sep 25, 2024
CHICAGO — The Angels again disappointed everyone who came to see history on Wednesday night. The Angels lost, 4-3, to the Chicago White Sox in 10 innings, for the second straight night allowing them to avoid what would have been a major league record 121st loss of the season. Instead, the Angels reached a dubious milestone of their own. The Angels (63-95) equaled the franchise record for losses. They also lost 95 games in 1968 and 1980. The Angels have four games left, one more in Chicago and three at home against the Texas Rangers. Left-hander José Quijada allowed the winning run on an Andrew Benintendi single. The Angels had ample opportunity to break this game open, but they couldn’t do it. The Angels managed two runs in the fourth on Taylor Ward’s two-out bases-loaded single. In the eighth, they loaded the bases with one out, and got home the tying run when Michael Stefanic perfectly executed a suicide squeeze. Manager Ron Washington has called for several squeezes this season, and the play has rarely been successful. Still, they could have had more. Just after the squeeze, Ward grounded into an inning-ending double play. Kevin Pillar hit into a double play to end the previous inning. Eric Wagaman hit into a double play in the 10th. “We had some offensive opportunities, and we hit into three double plays when we had those opportunities,” Washington said. “I don’t know if it was us, or if it was them making pitches, but you certainly were looking for the ball to get in the air right there or a base hit. We just couldn’t get it done.” Zach Neto helped to scuttle a pair of promising rallies earlier in the game by getting caught stealing twice. In the third, Neto was caught trying to steal third base with two outs, leaving before pitcher Davis Martin even delivered the pitch. “It was obvious that his head wasn’t where it was supposed to be,” Washington said. “I talked to him about it, wanting to find out if he was chasing some number. Especially that one at second base. In my wildest dream, I never thought he would try to steal third, but you know, when you’re dealing with youth, you got to be on top of things. And maybe I should have put the hold on.” It didn’t help that the Angels played most of the game without No. 3 hitter Nolan Schanuel, who left with a contusion after fouling a ball off his right leg in the first inning. He is day to day. Angels starter José Suarez gave up three runs in five innings. He surrendered a two-run homer to Korey Lee in the second and a solo homer to Lenyn Sosa in the fourth. Suarez wasn’t as good as he had been lately, but he kept the Angels in the game. He allowed three earned runs in 17 innings, for a 1.59 ERA, in the four games since he returned to the major leagues this month. Related Articles Los Angeles Angels | Angels’ Tyler Anderson encouraged by performance, durability in bounce-back season Los Angeles Angels | Angels blow late lead against White Sox, delaying their record for futility Los Angeles Angels | Angels rookie Nolan Schanuel says he’s learned what it takes to play every day Los Angeles Angels | Angels shortstop Zach Neto looks to take another step forward after encouraging season Los Angeles Angels | Zach Neto blasts 2 homers, drives in 6 as Angels stun Astros late “I feel great,” Suarez said through an interpreter. “I am 100% on my confidence now. I know how to fix my emotions. I am good to go next year.” Suarez was sent to Triple-A with an 8.15 ERA and then he had a 6.54 ERA in 11 starts in the minors. The strong finish for Suarez could change the way the Angels look at him over the winter. Suarez, 26, was seemingly off the Angels’ starting depth chart, and the Angels were able to get him to the minors because no one else claimed him when he was designated for assignment. Suarez is arbitration-eligible this winter, so he’s a candidate to be non-tendered. “He’s in the mix,” Washington said. “Whether it’s in the bullpen or the starting rotation, he’s in the mix. Just got to come in and compete for a job.”
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