Slumping Angels hitters strike out 13 more times as Twins sweep series

MINNEAPOLIS — The Angels’ offensive malaise starts with the most fundamental problem: putting the ball in play.

The Angels struck out 13 times and had four hits in their 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

During their 15-game slump, the Angels have reached double digits in strikeouts in 12 games. They have struck out in 32.7% of their plate appearances, while batting .188 and averaging 2.3 runs per game.

Logan O’Hoppe, who was the cleanup hitter on Sunday...