The Angels are surging in June 2025! Jo Adell's two homers led an 8-6 comeback vs. the Mariners, fueling a win streak that has the Halos in playoff contention.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Don't look now, but the Los Angeles Angels are the hottest team in the American League. Riding their longest win streak of the season, the Halos have clawed their way back from the AL West basement to within shouting distance of a playoff spot. Fueled by a stunning comeback win over the Mariners and a dominant performance against the A's, this team is suddenly playing with a swagger we haven't seen all year.
The Angels scored in six consecutive innings for the first time since 2011.
The Halos' recent fire was ignited in a spectacular 8-6 rally against the Seattle Mariners. Down four runs, the team roared back, led by a Herculean effort from Jo Adell, who smashed two home runs. The offense was relentless, with Chris Taylor—stepping in for an injured Jorge Soler—also launching a homer. It was a true team effort, with key doubles from Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward, and an RBI single from Zach Neto. Connor Brogdon picked up the well-deserved win in relief.
While the bats are booming, the pitching staff is showing its grit. Yusei Kikuchi set the tone in Monday's 7-4 victory over Oakland, taking a one-hitter deep into the eighth inning. While he did exit a recent start with a minor ankle issue, Kikuchi insists it's not a concern, a huge relief for a rotation that needs its ace. The injury bug did bite again, however, with slugger Jorge Soler leaving the Mariners game with groin tightness. As we speak, José Soriano (4-5, 4.11 ERA) is on the mound at home, tasked with keeping the good times rolling against these same A's.
Let's put this in perspective. Despite sitting at the bottom of the AL West since late April, the Angels (31-34) are now just 4.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Their current win streak is the longest in the American League. This isn't just a couple of good games; it's a trend. The energy has shifted, and what looked like a lost season a few weeks ago now has a clear and attainable goal: a push for October baseball.
The question on every fan's mind is simple: can they keep it up? Tonight's game against the A's is the next big test. With the offense firing on all cylinders and the pitching holding its own, this is the most exciting stretch of Angels baseball we've seen in years. A season that once felt like a write-off now has a pulse. Keep your eyes on Anaheim; this is getting fun.
