As the clock ticked past 1:00 p.m. in South Philadelphia, Phillies fans were flocking to their seats in anticipation of Sunday’s game. Players were warming

Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo pointed the thumb at himself after Philadelphia lost to the Angels on Friday night.

Yet since that time, he has a 7.71 ERA. Those mostly bloated by his two horrid starts in early June, but he has started to become less consistent, less dependable with each start. On July 4, he couldn’t escaped the third inning. Last start, he was great. Tonight, even staked with a lead thanks to Kyle Schwarber,

Luzardo came away with a no-decision in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven.

ANAHEIM - - Angels superstar Mike Trout and veteran slugger Jorge Soler have both been looking to unlock their usual power numbers this season but haven’t quite provided the thunder they’ve been accustomed to over the years.

The Los Angeles Angels used 7 bullpen arms and 3 HRs from Jorge Soler, Jo Adell and Taylor Ward plus a strong Mike Trout performance to beat Harper and the Phillies

The Angels reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Braves.

Jorge Soler drills a solo home run to left-center field, the 200th of his career, tying the game at 1 in the top of the 2nd inning

The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Jorge Soler from the injured list before Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. Also Tuesday, the Braves acquired right-hander Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Titus Dumitru and cash.

Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler also went deep, and Los Angeles beat Philadelphia.