Friday night is the 20th game of the season for the Angels, and heading into their weekend series against the Dodgers, Halos relievers have pitched more innings this season (84u2153) than their starters (84).
The Angels are 5-3 when their starting pitcher lasts at least five innings this season, and 2-9 when they don’t.
“We have to really start getting more deep into the games on the consistent basis to really get where we want to be,” manager Joe Maddon said before Friday’s game.
Patrick Sandoval had the longest start of his career last Saturday in Texas, lasting six innings, but suffered the tough-luck 2-0 loss thanks to a two-run home run by Joey Gallo.