Angel Notes: March To 95 Continues, Hunter Strickland's Plans, Christian Moore Update

J.P. Hoornstra | Sep 20, 2024

Aug 10, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (61) delivers a pitch during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images / James A. Pittman-Imagn Images

The Angels lost to the Houston Astros, 3-1 on Thursday, on the one-year anniversary of Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery. They need to go 5-4 or better over their final nine games to avoid finishing with the most losses in franchise history. The record of 95 was last achieved in 1980.

Here are all the headlines you might have missed Thursday:

Prospect Development: Angels' Cautious Approach

The Angels are reportedly taking a measured approach with their top position-player prospect from the 2024 draft, indicating no rush to bring Christian Moore to MLB before the 2024 season ends.

A Pitcher's Unexpected Return Announcement

A previously retired Angels pitcher has decided he wants to return to the mound in 2025. Hunter Strickland's unexpected decision is a compliment to the Angels' pitching coaches, who resucitated a career that looked dead on arrival after Strickland signed a minor league contract earlier this year.

Angels Tweets Of The Day

I'm not sure if my timeline is ready for the fact that José Suarez has thrown 11 innings without allowing an ER since getting called up.

— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) September 20, 2024

Taylor Ward becomes the 9th Angels left fielder with a 25-homer season and first since 2018. He joins Garret Anderson and Darin Erstad as the only home grown left fielders to accomplish the feat. https://t.co/76hrGPZSIm

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) September 20, 2024

"Hunter Strickland has certainly had a 𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑒 season pitching in his 69th game." - @WayneRandazzo

— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) September 20, 2024