Angels done in by sloppy defense and anemic hitting in loss to A’s

OAKLAND — Zach Neto slapped his hand into his glove and then put both hands over his head, with a look of exasperation.

Another play that the Angels’ shortstop expected to make had eluded him, as a run scored in the sixth inning.

Neto’s defense has been one of the shining spots for the Angels during this frustrating season, but it was an issue in a 5-0 loss to the Oakland A’s on Wednesday night.

“Those are plays I should make,” Neto said. “Plain and simple. They’re plays I...