The Angels' recent loss to the White Sox raises questions about their decision not to sell players at the trade deadline. Despite having more wins, the Angels have a worse run differential than the White Sox. Their competitive record is due mainly to a strong performance in one-run games. The game showcased missed opportunities, such as a failed bases-loaded situation in the first inning and a costly third-out run in the seventh. Overall, inadequate pitching and hitting contributed to the defeat.
The Angels are close enough that General Manager Perry Minasian thought there was value in keeping the roster together to play meaningful games.
The Angels' run differential (-69) is actually worse than the White Sox (-61), even though the Angels have won 12 more games.
In the first inning, they loaded the bases with no outs, but then Zach Neto was picked off third by catcher Edgar Quero.
Two of the Angels' runs came on Campero's 438-foot, two-run homer in the fifth, which cut the deficit to 3-2.
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