The last time the Angels lost eight consecutive games, they were in this ballpark, back when both it and they were known by different monikers.
On Sept. 2, 1999, the Anaheim Angels lost, 6-5, to the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field, stretching their losing streak to nine. When that club returned home the next day, Manager Terry Collins submitted his resignation. One month later, General Manager Bill Bavasi surrendered his, under reported duress from the team president. One month after that, the Angels hired Mike Scioscia, and he has reigned since.
Until Friday night at what is now known as Progressive Field, Scioscia had never presided over such a stretch of futility.