Entering today, teams that struck out 18+ batters and allowed two or fewer runs in a nine-inning game were 53-1 (since 1901).

The Angels have made that record 53-2 with an 18-strikeout, two-run performance in a losing effort today and join the 2015 Mets.

— Brent Maguire (@bmags94) May 1, 2024