Alex Cobb returned today to pitch vs Minnesota. It was one of those 7 inning doubleheaders that Manfred imposed upon everyone. Alex Cobb had a great game, 5 innings only 1 run. The hits came from all over, and Cishek didn’t blow it.
Recap
Alex Cobb started the game off by inducing a ground ball that Rojas botched. But he recovered from that to get a double play and out of the inning with no runs. In the bottom half, the umps blew a call at 1B and didn’t overturn it, which was made more infuriating as Gosselin hit a home run next AB. 1-0 Angels after 1.
With a lead now, Cobb immediately allowed back to back hits to put runners on the corners. He struck the next guy out but allowed a sac fly to tie the game up. So the offense had to get that run back. Lagares doubled, Rojas walked, and Fletcher reached on an error by Donaldson. Bases loaded, 1 out. Churches popped up. But Gosselin was up and he cleared the bases with a double! 4-1 Angels.
Cobb decided to not blow it this time and had an easy 1-2-3 inning. The Angels got a hit by Ward but that is it.
Alex did it again, another easy inning. Fletch got a hit but that was all.
In the 5th, Alex Cobb had yet another 1-2-3 inning. Rendon got a single and Taylor “Blake” Ward hit a home run! 6-1 Angels! Suzuki got a hit and Lagares doubled him home, 7-1 Angels!
Despite a low pitch count, Cobb was done after 5, and Cishek was brought in. Also Walsh was too, playing 1B. Cishek wasn’t clean but he got 3 outs with no runs. Churches hit a single but that was it.
Cishek came out again to finish the game. And he did it without issue. 1-2-3 for a win!
Upcoming
The Angels are now 19-24 on the year. Next game is vs the Twins in just a few. Celebrate and cross your fingers for the next one.
This win seems so long ago…
Ohtani and Walsh for game 2. Man, Tony has to start hitting!
Tony Two Outs
https://twitter.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/1395505061510279168?s=20
Just as I suspected . Even Joe isn’t that dumb
Alright, I backed off the ledge, and it’s not the worst decision he made this year anymore.
Maddon remains somewhat competent in my book.
How dare you Cowboy! Are you trying to refute the community narrative that Maddon is a dumb, terrible, old guy ??
I was driving around doing errands, listening to most of the game. Holy crap, did Cobb wheel and deal. Not too shabby!
I love this new meme “Suck it Pujols!” … awesome.
Your 2021 Angels – SUCK IT PUJOLS
I’m down with it, let’s go!!
excellent pitching by Cobb and Cishek. I’d call it a very pleasant dream!