# Athletics at Angels Preview: Oakland Looks to Snap Skid Against Struggling Los Angeles
The Athletics (23-23) head to Angel Stadium in Anaheim to open a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (16-31), with both clubs looking to reverse recent losing trends. The Athletics, sitting at .500 and first in their division, have dropped two straight, while the Angels have struggled far more severely, riding a six-game losing streak that has them fifth in the division with a .340 winning percentage. Los Angeles has been particularly vulnerable at home, posting an 8-13 home record. Offensively, Athletics infielder Nick Kurtz leads the club with 29 RBI, while the Angels’ Mike Trout paces Los Angeles with 11 home runs and 33 runs scored.
Athletics at Los Angeles Angels Game Information
Game Date: May 18, 2026
Game Time: 09:38 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV, MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 16-31
Home Record: 8-13
Away Record: 8-18
Division Record: 2-10
Streak: 6 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .340
Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-23
Home Record: 10-12
Away Record: 13-11
Division Record: 4-5
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .500
Stat Leaders
Los Angeles Angels (16-31, #5 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Jose Siri, 0.333
RBI Leader: Jorge Soler, 28 RBI
Home Run Leader: Mike Trout, 11 HR
Runs Leader: Mike Trout, 33 Runs
Hits Leader: Jo Adell, 47 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 7 SB
ERA Leader: Chase Silseth, 2.40 ERA
Strikeout Leader: José Soriano, 67 K
Wins Leader: José Soriano, 6 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 4 SV
Athletics (23-23, #1 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Michael Stefanic, 0.400
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 29 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Shea Langeliers, 32 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 57 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Nick Kurtz, 5 SB
ERA Leader: Hogan Harris, 2.46 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Luis Severino, 54 K
Wins Leader: Aaron Civale, 5 W
Saves Leader: Joel Kuhnel, 4 SV
Los Angeles Angels Injury Report
Travis d’Arnaud – Foot (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed C Travis d’Arnaud on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis.
Yusei Kikuchi – Shoulder (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list.
Anthony Rendon – Hip (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Anthony Rendon on the 60-day injured list.
Ben Joyce – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Ben Joyce to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his right shoulder surgery.
Drew Pomeranz – Elbow (D15) – The Los Angeles Angels placed LHP Drew Pomeranz on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Robert Stephenson – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 60-day injured list.
Athletics Injury Report
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D10) – The Athletics placed OF Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot
Max Muncy – Hand (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Brooks Kriske on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Jacob Wilson – Shoulder (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder dislocation.
Los Angeles Angels Upcoming 2026 Schedule
May 18, 2026 vs Athletics
May 19, 2026 vs Athletics
May 20, 2026 vs Athletics
May 21, 2026 vs Athletics
May 22, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 23, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 24, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 26, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 27, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
May 28, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule
May 18, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 19, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 20, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 21, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 22, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 23, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 24, 2026 at San Diego Padres
May 25, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 26, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
May 27, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
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