"This franchise is a dumpster fire" "A team with no effing heart or fight" - Los Angeles Angels fans devastated by 11th inning loss to Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels and their fans can't seem to catch a break in their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. It took 11 innings to determine the winner, and the game-ending play was an error from the Angels first baseman. It was simply heartbreaking for the Angels to lose the series and lose their fifth game in a row.

The Angels have found a lot of different ways to lose this season, and this game was no different. Their fans may have been watching for all 72 of those losses, but this one still hurts.

Outside of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, fans are finding it difficult to see what they like about the Angels. The Tampa Bay Rays have been dominant over the Los Angeles Angels this series, who seem to have no answers.

A perceived lack of effort has been a common complaint during this losing streak.

With the season all but over for the Angels, fans just want a reason to cheer for their team. As the losing streak continues, that begins to feel more and more unlikely for many.

The Los Angeles Angels had playoff aspirations earlier this season. With the best duo in the MLB, how could they not? But losses like this one to the Tampa Bay Rays quickly ended those hopes and dreams.

Offense being the issue for a team with this much talent seems nearly impossible.

This series might be the final straw for many in the Angels fanbase. No matter how passionate of sports fans they may be, they can only take so many losses. Especially when the bright spots of the team are being overshadowed by everything around them.

The Rays have made a habit of beating the Angels, and will be going for a series sweep tomorrow.

The Tampa Bay Rays needed these wins over the Los Angeles Angels for their playoff hopes

Unlike the Los Angeles Angels, the Tampa Bay Rays will almost certainly be in the postseason. While there are multiple teams battling for the American League Wildcard spot, the Rays are still at the forefront. With three straight wins over the Angels, they have kept themselves there.

The race to October is only going to heat up from here. Every win matters in a big way. If a team slumps for even a week, they may miss their opportunity. The Rays are doing everything they can to avoid that fate.

About the author

Nathan is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. Born in Vancouver B.C., Nathan has always been a huge sports fan. Nathan grew up a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays through virtue of being a Canadian. Attending several Seattle Mariners games over the years made him a fan of the club. His favorite sports moments are Jose Bautista's clutch playoff home run and the Mariners ending their playoff drought in 2022.

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