This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Los Angeles Angels Superstar Just Passed Mark McGwire in Baseball History. The Los Angeles Angels lost to the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday afternoon, as they were swept by the NL contenders at Citi Field.

Heading into the draft, Mitchell was ranked as the No. 168 prospect by MLB.com. The Longhorns were hoping he would be a key piece of the pitching staff as they chased a national title. Now his focus will be on moving quickly through the Angels' system.

Jose Soriano limited Philadelphia to two runs in seven innings as the Angels beat the Phillies 8-2 on Sunday for a series victory.

The Phillies send Ranger Suarez to the mound as they wrap up a 3-game set with the Los Angeles Angels at Citizens Bank Park July 20. First pitch is a 1:35 (NBC Sports Philadelphia). The teams split the first two games.

The Angels' recent two wins were encouraging, but they still face long odds. Entering Tuesday, they had an 8.3% shot at making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.

“The Los Angeles Angels’ system is the worst in baseball, again, the result of a few years of prioritizing proximity to the majors in the draft and rushing guys up through the system to boost ...

Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena and Jorge Polanco homered, Logan Evans gave up one run in five innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2.