Ranking the 5 best overall LA Angels starts of the 2024 season

Thankfully, the finish line is almost here. The end of the 2024 regular season is just a few days away from being over, which is great news for the Los Angeles Angels. The good moments were few and far between, so the Halos are more than happy to close the door on a season that saw their pitching staff hold the second worst ERA in the American League, leading only the dreadful White Sox.

With that said, there were some big-time appearances sprinkled within the constant allowance of two-out runs and crooked numbers on the scoreboard. The Angels are long gone from playoff contention, but they do have a few decent games to reflect back on. Have a look at the five most memorable starts of the 2024 season.

5. Patrick Sandoval's only memorable outing: May 7th against Pittsburgh

The veteran left-hander has not seen the mound since late June due to a left elbow injury. It was apparent that he was dealing with something, considering his lack of success in 2024 compared to what he's shown in previous years.

In 16 starts, Sandoval posted only one outing with five-plus innings and no runs allowed. It happened on May 7th against the Pirates, leading way to a season-high seven innings in a 9-0 victory. The win ended a three-game losing skid at the time.

Sandoval struck out seven batters, which is tied for the second-most from him in a game this year. He also surrendered just three hits and walked one, totaling four 1-2-3 innings. The only other time Sandoval did not allow a run in 2024 was on June 21st at Dodger Stadium, but he exited early due to the injury, logging 2 1/3 frames. He never saw the field again this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.