Pujols Ties Mays as Angels win 5-3

Andrew Heaney is the second best pitcher on the Angels. Today he gave a quality start. 3 runs and 8 hits in 7 innings of work and 7 strikeouts. Matt Andriese pitched the 8th and the 9th and did a good job. No runs from the bullpen.

For offense, things were slow to start. The first run was given to them on a walks and a wild pitch. As a team their first hit was with 2 outs in the 5th. But in the 7th a second run was scored. And in the 8th inning, after over a month, Albert Pujols hit a home run, number 660.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1305262331241410565
FINALLY!

The Angels are now 20-28 and have an off day tomorrow. Barring a miracle, they will not leave the state of California this year. Homestead vs Texas and Arizona, and a trip to San Diego and Los Angeles. 12 games left in the season.

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Fansince1971
Legend
3 years ago

3.5 games back of a playoff spot with 12 to play. Go 9-3 and there is a chance! I say go for it.

VladimirTrout27
Trusted Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Fansince1971

Had a better chance had they not dropped to lame Texas. The starters need to show up the last set of games. If Adell, Upton, n Ohtani get hot, the total offense could carry the team down the stretch in close games.

Warfarin
Trusted Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Fansince1971

Realistically, we’d probably have to go 10-2 at the minimum down the stretch and finish 30-30.

The Astros play a ton of games against Texas. Unless the Rangers suddenly show up and start playing well.. I have my doubts.

The tricky part is the Mariners face the Astros too, and since we have to leap frog the Mariners as well .. the Mariners need to start losing, too.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago

Prediction: Albert Pujols finishes his career with 667 HRs.

JackFrost
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

So, one more this season and six next year.

Last edited 3 years ago by JackFrost
Eric_in_Portland
Legend
3 years ago
Reply to  JackFrost

yeah, the idea that he can get 37 more to pass A-Rod is not believable. And those 6 would come in a 162 game season. Actually I think he might hit more and get into the 670s but that’s it.

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
3 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

Mays’ last 4 seasons: 28, 18, 8, 6.
Aaron: 40, 20, 12, 10
Ruth: 41, 34, 22, 6
Pujols’ 3 including this year: 19, 23, 4 and then ? (4 this season in 48 games is like 13 or 14 in a full year)

Bonds had a ridiculous total, proving juice really works, not counting his injury season of 14 games: 45, 45, 26, 28

Last edited 3 years ago by Eric_in_Portland
Warfarin
Trusted Member
3 years ago

Hat tip to Andriese, who has been pitching rather well as of late.

We’ve said a number of times how volatile relievers are. Hopefully, Callaway is working with our crew, and we’re starting to see improvement from a number of guys moving forward.

Right now, Mayers, Andriese, and Pena seem to be the guys Maddon trusts the most. Let’s hope they can finish strong and build on this next year.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Warfarin

Butters blew a game, then Joe sent him out the next game and he got the save.
so, Maddon trusts Butters too. But what does it matter? We’re dust anyway.

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

We are only MOSTLY dust. There is a big difference between MOSTLY dust and all dust…

Guest
3 years ago

Now for the cornball comment of the day… Jared Joe Walsh had his Rocky Mountain Way in CO.

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Man I hope he keeps it up…. seal Albert’s fate.

Guest
3 years ago

Halos trade Ohtani so AP can be the full time DH until he passes Bonds in 2040.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to 

Bases weren’t loaded
And Walsh wasn’t at bat
Playin’ it play-by-play
Time to change the pitcher.

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago
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Walsh has definitely been looking good recently. Hope it lasts.

steelgolf
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  PatrickNaN

Other teams will come calling about him in the offseason. Can he fetch a front line starter?

matthiasstephan
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  steelgolf

He hasn’t been that good, nor for that long. We need a 1B, why would we trade him?

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Reply to  steelgolf

Sure, we can definitely get a front line starter for Walsh. Who should we go get?

DowningDude
Legend
3 years ago

Verlander or Cole

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Me- “Well, that’s 660 HRs. That’s a pretty damn good career. A Roid’s 36 away though….”

Albert- “Hole mahi beer mang. I goat a hole year to do eeet.”

If he doesn’t hit 37 moar dingerz by the end of next year do we bring him back? Maybe he’ll do a farewell tour like all those “real greats” from the Yankees? Won’t that be special for us all?

Guest
3 years ago

Goat hole?

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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pretty much

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago

It’s almost as if – stick with me here, this is brilliant – a team has a decent chance of winning if the SP can get his team into the 7th, or better: 8th. I mean…think about it!

Guest
3 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

Revolutionary thinking my man. Even more progressive would be a bullpen that can hold a lead 70-80% of the time.

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

This is brilliant! You totally need to get that info to the Angels FO somehow
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gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Reply to  PatrickNaN

Yeah…. but then Soth will just neglect to pass this info onto the pitchers. Oh wait, we fixed that.

Things sucked so much more when he was managing. Now days things are awesome, no more of this being just a couple games over/under .500 with Yunel Escobar being the “valuable trade chip” everyone thinks we can trade for a solid pitcher, then barely missing the play offs yet again. All the stresses of yesteryear have poofed into a lasagna scented cloud.

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago

In all seriousness, I wasn’t particular for firing Soth. I thought he was learning and doing fine enough with what he had. I wasn’t particularly for keeping him either. I definitely favored him over Ausmus.

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Reply to  PatrickNaN

If I remember right you and I were in the same boat. Managers matter very little, it’s the roster that makes em look good or bad, and whether players execute or not.

Of course then any naysayer can then argue about a managers “voice” and how he needs to make the player’s execute and other magical thinking…. but still, I think we both agree if we had the Dodger’s roster we could win with Tad Hamilton for a manager.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago

As of this moment we have a 1.9% chance of making the playoffs, but SEA is ahead of us and winning 4-1 in the 6th.

So what I’m sayin’ is: there’s still a chance!

Charles Sutton
Editor
Super Member
3 years ago

Now will there be the usual buttercup move of getting swept by a couple of bad teams?

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Charles Sutton

I mean, probably. But, MAYBE NOT!!!

MikeSalmon
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Charles Sutton

Yes.

Yes there will be the pAtented buttercup move.

gitchogritchoffmypettis
Legend
Reply to  Charles Sutton

I’d say yes…. but I can’t be sure. Neither the Tigers nor the Royals are on the schedule so it’s not a sure thing.

Guest
3 years ago
Reply to  Charles Sutton

Or your Sand Diego Padres and Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers.

Designerguy
Super Member
3 years ago

Celebrate the win!

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Idahalo
Newbie
3 years ago
Reply to  Designerguy

I’m having lower back pain. My wife says it’s from sitting through 3 football games today. I think it’s from a manliness overdose from this picture.

Designerguy
Super Member
3 years ago
Reply to  Idahalo

A short glance can cause similar ailments for those with weak constitutions. It’s like staring at the sun…you should always have the proper equipment.

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
3 years ago

so weird. 4 games out of making the playoffs, 4 games out of having the #1 pick. Let’s go….Dodgers??

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago

I mean, why not?

Jim Atkins
Super Member
3 years ago

So Albert hits one more HR and retires. Optimal, in my opinion.

PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago

Pujols hit a dinger and the blowpen didn’t blow.

4 games behind the Astros.

I’m just saying…

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WallyChuckChili
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3 years ago
Reply to  PatrickNaN

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PatrickNaN
Trusted Member
3 years ago

LOL. I just figured you were giving the season the summary it deserved, but good to know you had bigger plans. 🙂