On June 11, 2014, Angels' Baseball held their first ever social media night, "Halo Social" at Angel Stadium when the Angels took on the Oakland Athletics. This season, Angels Baseball has stepped up their social media game. They actively use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They even started a snapchat, though I do not believe they have sent any 'snaps' out.

Fans who purchased tickets using the promo code 'social' got discounted tickets for $15 right near the right field foul pole line. Along with the discounted tickets, fans in attendance got an Angels canvas tote, a CJ Wilson @str8edgeracer t-shirt, headphones and some lucky fans got the chance to actually meet CJ Wilson!!

Canvas Tote

CJ Wilson Shirt

Headphones

I was not one of the extremely lucky fans who got the chance to listen to CJ talk about social media and his experiences with it or meet him. Instead I waited by the field to potentially grab autographs but that didn't work out either. I did get to see Angels ace, Jered Weaver, and catcher, Chris Iannetta warm up with Steve Soliz, the bullpen coach.

When the game began, and fans took their seats in the Halo Social section, fans were encouraged to Tweet, Facebook, Instagram, and use any form of social media throughout the game and using the hashtag "#HaloSocial" Also throughout the game, there were several social media challenges via twitter. For example, there was the second inning selfie and fourth inning snack time. And if you were lucky the Fox Sports West twitter would retweet your tweet or even the Angels twitter would retweet or favorite them.

My Second Inning Selfie

My Fourth Inning Snack

Even though the Angels lost to Oakland that night, I'd say Halo Social was a successful event. Sitting in the Halo Social section with other diehard Angel fans made the game extremely entertaining. I can't wait for the next Halo Social event! Hopefully there will be more in the future!

Today, Angels' pitcher Tyler Skaggs was placed on the disabled list (DL) due to tightness in his right hamstring. Could this be part of the reason why he has lost his last three starts?

Manager Mike Scioscia told Fox Sports that Skaggs felt soreness in his hamstring after his last start Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Placing Skaggs on the DL is an act of precaution and it should only be for two weeks. A hurt hamstring can be a tricky thing... After all, a strained hamstring was the reason why former Angel and current Cardinal Peter Bourjos was out almost all of last season.

With Skaggs going on the DL that means one pitcher has to come up from Triple A Salt Lake to take his place. Who is it going to be? Well Hector Santiago of course. Santiago was a starting pitcher in the beginning of the season. When he couldn't produce a win, he was demoted to the bullpen, and when that didn't work out he was sent down to Salt Lake to make room for Kole Calhoun when he came off the DL last month. Santiago will take Skaggs place this Tuesday night.

Santiago now has the chance to redeem himself this series against the Oakland Athletics. Oakland is currently number one in the AL West with 39 wins and 24 loses. The Angels are currently in second place with 34 wins and 28 loses, while Seattle is close behind with 34 wins and 29 loses. With such a tight race, the Angels need to win the series against Oakland to secure their spot and push forward towards first place.

Garret Richards and the Angels will take on Jesse Chavez and the Athletics tonight at Angel Stadium. Hopefully the Angels' winning streak will continue on, after sweeping the Chicago White Sox in a three game series.

Let's go Angels!