Canning (7-8) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings to take the loss Wednesday versus the Rangers.
Canning went 0-4 over his last six outings of the campaign, though this was his third quality start in that span. The right-hander received no run support Wednesday, allowing Adolis Garcia's RBI double and solo home run to make the early difference. Canning finishes with a 4.32 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 139:36 K:BB over 127 innings across 24 appearances (22 starts) this year, an improvement on his 5.60 ERA over 62.2 innings in 2021. He did not pitch at all due to a back injury last season.
Angels' Griffin Canning: Fans seven in no-decision
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Canning did not factor into the decision in Thursday's loss to the Rays, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Canning pitched well enough in his outing to be in line for a win until the Angels bullpen let the lead slip away. Since returning to the rotation Aug. 27, the 27-year-old has made five starts and has a 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB over 29.1 innings. Canning's next outing is currently scheduled to be at home against the Rangers, and it could be his final start of the campaign.
Canning (7-7) yielded four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out seven and taking a loss against Detroit.
Canning allowed a run in each of the first two innings and later coughed up solo shots to Javier Baez and Jake Rogers. Over his last three starts, Canning has posted a solid 17:3 K:BB but has gone 0-3 while allowing nine runs. He hasn't picked up a win since snagging one in relief Aug. 19, and his last win in a start was June 24. Canning is currently projected to start in Minnesota next week.
Canning (7-6) allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Guardians.
This is just the second time in five outings since he returned from a calf injury that Canning has allowed more than two runs. Despite his solid work in that span, including a 29:5 K:BB over 25.1 innings, he's gone just 1-2. The 27-year-old has maintained fairly pedestrian numbers on the year with a 4.34 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 120:30 K:BB through 110 innings over 21 appearances (19 starts). Canning is projected for a home start in Detroit next week, though he may move up to pitch in Seattle if Chase Silseth (concussion) isn't cleared to return.
Canning (7-5) took the loss Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out seven without issuing a walk.
Canning cruised through the first three innings before surrendering a two-run shot to Brent Rooker in the fourth to put the Angels down 2-1. Those would be the only two runs he'd allow on the afternoon as the right-hander retired eight of the next nine batters he faced following the home run and even struck out the side in the sixth. Canning has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five of his last six outings, though he's now lost three of his last four decisions.
Angels' Griffin Canning: Punches out nine in no-decision
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Canning did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and a walk over seven innings against the Mets. He struck out nine.
Canning was excellent in his first start since July 25, though he was ultimately stuck with a no-decision as the Angels couldn't generate enough run support in a 3-2 loss. Since returning from the IL, the 27-year-old Canning has also made a pair of appearances out of the bullpen, allowing five runs over seven innings. He should stick in the rotation now with Shohei Ohtani (elbow) done pitching for the year. Canning's currently lined up for a road matchup with the A's in his next start.
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Angels' Griffin Canning: Slated to start Sunday
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Canning is listed as the Angels' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Mets at Citi Field.
Upon returning from the injured list Aug. 13, Canning has made both of his appearances out of the bullpen, covering 3.2 innings Aug. 14 and 3.1 innings Aug. 19. As a result of those extended relief outings, Canning should be reasonably stretched out for starting duty as he formally rejoins the rotation. The right-hander will likely stick in the rotation for the rest of the season after the Angels recently announced that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again in 2023 due to a torn UCL in his right elbow.
