After a great start to the 2022 season, the LA Angels have failed to capitalize on their lead in the American League West. With a recent defeat against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Angels have lost their 10th consecutive game this season.

The reason the Angels are on a losing streak is their dependency on certain players to perform. Currently, neither Mike Trout nor Shohei Ohtani are in great form. And it has directly affected the Angels’ performance in the last few games.

After losing a three-game series to the New York Yankees, the Joe Maddon-led team has also lost the ongoing three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. And if the Angels do not get a win in the next game, then they will match their worst losing streak of the 2016 season.

Joe Maddon has no clue why the LA Angels are losing

With a reigning MVP, Shohei Ohtani, and a three-time MVP, Mike trout, by their side, the LA Angels are struggling for a win right now. Trout is also on his career-worst hitless streak, 0-for-23, while Ohtani has failed from both ends for the Angels.

Apart from these two, the Angels do not have a serial game-winner in their squad. After losing the 10th game, the Angels’ manager, Joe Maddon, said that he cannot figure out where they have been wrong in their strategy. He admitted the mistakes.

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“We’re just not hitting. We can’t cover any of our mistakes. You have to be able to cover a bad lie every once in a while. We’re not able to do that right now,” Maddon said.

“I’ll ask you all a question. What should I be angry at? Who should I be angry at? They’re busting their butts. We’re playing hard. Our prep work is great. There are so many good things we’re doing, except we’re not winning.”

Is Ohtani’s AL MVP Award in danger?

Given his current form, Shohei Ohtani might not retain his AL MVP Award. Because the New York Yankees star, Aaron Judge, having his career-best season. And if things go this way, Judge is the top contender for this year’s MVP.

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With 21 home runs, Aaron Judge is in a league of his own, while Ohtani has only 11 home runs from the plate. Being a two-way player, the Angels star has also failed to perform from the mound. With a 3.99 ERA in seven starts, Ohtani has only 65 strikeouts in 2022.

Who do you think will win the AL MVP Award in 2022?