​Aug 1, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) leaps toward home plate as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) prepares to receive the throwduring the first inning at Angel Stadium.ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels entered the second game of their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers looking to rebound after dropping Friday’s opener. Before first pitch, however, their plans changed when José Soriano was scratched from his scheduled start amid uncertainty surrounding Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline.That forced the Angels into a bullpen game, with Brent Suter making the start. Suter entered Saturday with a 1-2 record and a 4.26 ERA. While he has primarily pitched in relief this season, the veteran has experience as both a starter and opener during his 11-year major league career.Despite a strong effort from the pitching staff, the Angels fell 3-1, extending their losing streak to five games.The Angels wasted little time getting on the board. Mike Trout singled to open the bottom of the first, and Jorge Soler followed with an RBI double. Trout raced home from first base, giving Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead.After the game, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki praised Trout’s instincts on the bases.“He runs the bases as good as anybody I’ve ever been around,” Suzuki said. “Obviously he’s fast, but it’s not just speed. It’s technique and the way he goes about it. It’s fun to watch.”Suter followed with two scoreless innings, although Milwaukee made him work. The Brewers loaded the bases in the second after three walks, but the veteran escaped the jam without allowing a run.The Angels then turned to newly recalled right-hander Brett Kerry, who delivered a clean inning in the third before surrendering a game-tying solo home run to Jake Bauers in the fourth. It was Bauers’ 20th homer of the season.Kerry settled down immediately afterward, finishing four innings while allowing just the lone run against one of baseball’s top offenses.Suzuki was impressed by the rookie’s composure throughout the outing.“I thought he was awesome,” Suzuki said. “We saw him earlier in the year in Arizona, and he knows how to pitch. He throws strikes, attacks the zone and mixes in his pitches. Four innings gave us a chance to win.”Suzuki also pointed to Kerry’s demeanor as another encouraging sign.“Nothing really rattles him,” Suzuki said. “I think that’s a good thing for him. The way he handles himself on the mound and in the dugout, everything is very thorough.”Veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud echoed that praise.“He did great,” d’Arnaud said. “He moved his fastball in and out, was able to throw his slider and changeup to both sides. After the home run, he made the adjustment and got a couple more outs after that. I think he did a great job.”Outside of Bauers’ home run, Kerry limited a Brewers club that entered the night with one of the National League’s