Fans appear to have lost patience with the Los Angeles Angels, as evidenced by strikingly low attendance at a recent weekday game. Despite an official attendance of 25,161 for a Wednesday matinee against the Cleveland Guardians, photographs of Angel Stadium depicted numerous empty seats, suggesting a stark contrast between the reported numbers and the actual crowd.
This sparse showing comes as the Angels are enduring another losing season, holding a record of 52-82 and trailing significantly in the American League wild card race. The team has not made the playoffs since 2014, a drought that has persisted even during years when they featured prominent players like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
Social media reactions from fans described the attendance as "embarrassing" and likened it to a "covid crowd." Some suggested that the timing of the 1 p.m. weekday game, which can be inconvenient for those with work or school, contributed to the low turnout. However, the accompanying report dismissed arguments that the weather, with temperatures around 92 degrees, was the primary reason for the empty seats.
The Angels' recent struggles and prolonged period without a playoff appearance have led to a palpable sense of fan disengagement, which the stadium's appearance at the Wednesday game seemed to underscore.