This loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat, and continues their ongoing struggles in pitching and late-game execution. In a historic and unfortunate turn, the Angels became the first team in the modern era to allow eight or more runs in the eighth inning or later in back-to-back games.

The Tigers are favored (-180 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at the Angels (+150). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Detroit Tigers looking to Jack Flaherty (1-3),