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Angels–Athletics rivalry
Major League Baseball rivalry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Angels–Athletics rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) divisional rivalry played between the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics. Both teams compete as member clubs of the American League (AL) West division, and both teams have grown a steady rivalry since the Athletics' relocation to California and to the AL West in 1968.[5] Though not as intense as the Dodgers–Giants rivalry equivalent in the National League (NL) West; the A's and Angels have often battled for the division title on numerous occasions, with the added animosity between Northern and Southern California fueling the matchups.[6][7][8][9][10] Despite this; the Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas possibly for the 2025 season likely wouldn't exclude geography as a factor, as Las Vegas is closer in proximity to Southern California.[11] The Athletics lead the series 533–486, and the two teams have yet to meet in the postseason.[12]
Location | California |
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First meeting | April 30, 1961[1] Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California Angels 6, Athletics 4 |
Latest meeting | July 4, 2024[1] Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California Athletics 5, Angels 0 |
Next meeting | July 19, 2024 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 1,025[2] |
Most wins | Athletics |
Regular season series | Athletics, 536–489 (.523)[1] |
Largest victory | |
Longest win streak | |
Current win streak | Athletics, 3[1] |