Angels Notes: Mental Health, Historic Home Runs, and Another Kevin Pillar Milestone

J.P. Hoornstra | May 22, 2024

May 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) is out at second baseman as Los Angeles Angels second baseman Luis Guillorme (15) throws to first base during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Coming off a tough-luck, 10-inning loss to the Astros at Minute Maid Park Tuesday night, the Angels look to win their second consecutive series — and their third straight on the road — in the rubber match Wednesday in Houston.

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Milestone Achievement: 1,000th Hit for Angels' Outfielder

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