Angels Bullpen Collapses, Losing Streak Extends

0:00It's May 2nd. From game day to every day, this is New York Met's News Today, powered by AI. The Angels blew another lead and dropped a tough 4-3 decision to the Metz, stretching their losing streak to seven games. They jumped out to a 3-0 advantage, but starter Wahlberg or Urania took a 100-3 mile per hour liner off his shin in the 6th, forcing him out early. The bullpen then coughed up three earned runs over four innings, sealing the loss and dropping the Angels to 12-21 on the season. Arena have been sharp through five, allowing just one run on two hits with four strikeouts and three walks, mixing effectively wild stuff that had Metz. Chasing. Manager Kurt Suzuki called it a precaution, saying it's just a bruise with no further tests needed. Urania walked off under his own power after a couple warmups. From there, reliever Brent Souter got two outs, but gave up key hits, including an RBI single. Chase Silseth followed and led in two more to tie it.

1:01Then Jose Ferman surrendered a solo homer in the 7th. Meanwhile, the Angels bass went quiet after a two run homer, and the first, managing no hits the rest of the way and striking out 14 times. The bullpen's been torch-lally, giving up 28 earned runs in their last 28 and a third innings for an 8.89, ERA, and 5.69 for the year. They've caused games in this skate against sub-500 teams like the Royals, White Sox, and Metz, 11 losses in 12. Players like Souter are owning it, stressing accountability, warrior mentality, and wanting the ball no matter what. The clubhouse stays tight, no finger pointing, just locked in for the next fight to turn this around.