Los Angeles Angels vs Milwaukee Brewers — Recap
March 18, 2026 · American Family Fields of Phoenix · View Preview
Game Recap
The struggling Los Angeles Angels, entering play with a 42-66 record, pulled off an unexpected victory against the formidable Milwaukee Brewers (67-40) on Saturday, eking out a narrow 4-3 win. This contest saw the underdog Angels defy expectations, largely thanks to a pivotal early offensive outburst and a steady pitching performance that contained one of the league's top teams.
The game's turning point came swiftly in the second inning when the Angels exploded for all four of their runs. This decisive frame was highlighted by Jeimer Candelario, whose lone hit of the game was a crucial home run that accounted for three of his team's RBI and contributed to his one run scored. This significant rally provided Los Angeles with a lead that proved just enough to secure the improbable victory.
Angels starting pitcher Ryan Johnson played a critical role in preserving that lead. Over five strong innings, Johnson limited the high-flying Brewers offense, surrendering just one earned run while striking out four batters. His efficient outing effectively stifled any major comeback attempt during his time on the mound, holding the Brewers in check after the Angels' offensive burst.
Though Milwaukee eventually managed to push three runs across the plate, the Angels held firm, never relinquishing their advantage. The early four-run second inning, anchored by Candelario's big swing and strongly supported by Johnson's five innings of one-run ball, allowed the team with one of the league's worst records to stun one of its best, delivering a surprising 4-3 victory.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 2nd inning, when the Los Angeles Angels scored 4 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Johnson W |
|
5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Harrison L |
|
2.2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7.45 |
| Shaun Anderson |
|
2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.91 |
| Aaron Ashby |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1.35 |
| DL Hall |
|
2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Charles Harding |
|
1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.75 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Brian Fitzpatrick |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Angel Perdomo |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jesús Broca |
|
0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bauers |
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Vaughn |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Randy De Jesus |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeimer Candelario |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Rengifo |
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Donovan Walton |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Siri |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Rivero |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brady Ebel |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Hamilton |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Ortiz |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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