The Sacramento Athletics open a four-game road series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Monday, May 18, 2026, as both American League West teams attempt to break their current losing streaks.
Sacramento enters the matchup with an even 23-23 record to lead the division despite a two-game skid, while Los Angeles sits in last place at 16-31 after suffering six consecutive defeats, according to reports from Yahoo Sports and Anthony New York Times.
Right-handed pitcher J.T. Ginn starts for the Athletics carrying a 2-1 record and a 3.12 ERA into his eighth start of the 2026 season, according to Yahoo Sports. Ginn has allowed only one earned run over 14 innings in his last two outings, as reported by SI.com.
The Angels counter with 22-year-old rookie right-hander Walbert Ureña, who holds a 1-4 record and a 3.29 ERA after recording three consecutive quality starts, according to Yahoo Sports. Ureña has struck out 26 batters but issued 17 walks across 27 1/3 innings pitched this season, as reported by FanDuel.
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Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz carries a league-best 41-game on-base streak into Monday, according to Yahoo Sports. Kurtz maintains a .269 batting average with eight home runs and 29 RBIs in 206 plate appearances this year, according to data from Data Skrive published by The Athletic.
Sacramento catcher Shea Langeliers enters the game batting .337 with 12 home runs and 27 RBIs, holding a 1.005 OPS which ranks third in Major League Baseball, according to stats from Data Skrive. Angels outfielder Mike Trout answers with 11 home runs and 23 RBIs this season, carrying a career .293 batting average with 41 home runs against the Athletics franchise, according to SI.com.
First-year Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, who played catcher for the Athletics from 2007 to 2013, guides a Los Angeles lineup featuring short-stop Zach Neto and right fielder Jo Adell, according to Yahoo Sports. Netto enters the contest with a .223 batting average, seven home runs, and seven stolen bases this season, according to Data Skrive.
The Athletics updated their lineup by moving right fielder Carlos Cortes to the leadoff spot and returning outfielder Henry Bolte to the field in place of Lawrence Butler, according to Yahoo Sports. The game broadcast will be available on NBCS-CA, ABTV, and the Angels.TV app, with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET, according to the network listings.