Angels @ Tigers 08/18/2021 Gamethread

Two way Ohtani day today! Leading off and pitching is Shohei. He’s up against a tough young lefty in Skubal so the confidence Maddon has in him is immense. Not becauae of Ohtani vs lefty exactly but because of this meaning the Angels will be using NL rules on the road. But also no Walsh which means he I’ll likely come in on a double switch. Discuss…

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MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago

MLB.tv cut off the game a nanosecond after it finished. I didn’t get to see any small part of the celebration. Thanks for nothing, Rob.

Guest
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

**cough cough** pirate streams **cough**

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
2 years ago
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that must be what I’m watching. “I can’t hear anything, Matty” says Stassi on the postgame

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago
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I’m paying. Full freight.

Guest
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

My condolences

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago
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I’ll take the win! Now I’ve got audio only. So weird.

Guest
2 years ago

Sho wasn’t doing the post-game hi-fives. Wonder where he went?

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
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Probably icing the arm

MikeSalmon
Super Member
2 years ago

WIN!

Back to .500 (Groundhog Day)

Roger Maris and Roger Maris (61-61)

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago

LIGHT UP THE HALO!!!!!!

tanana40
Super Member
2 years ago

The halo shines tonight!

Mia
Legend
Mia
2 years ago

LTBU!!

tanana40
Super Member
2 years ago

Raisel’s WHIP is 0.90. Impressive.

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago

SHTAYIM!

James
Trusted Member
2 years ago

Leaves a bad taste in your mouth. After such a great game. Was a chicken shit move to pull him

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
2 years ago
Reply to  James

not in mine. We won, Ohtani gets the W and a ton of praise.

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago

I’m good.

JackFrost
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  James

Don’t think it was “chicken shit.”

Joe is not sentimental for a complete game like the fans are.

He is thinking about winning and winning only.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
2 years ago

Sorry, no #500 but that was close, Miggy Cabs. Very close.

He’s a good guy.

MikeSalmon
Super Member
2 years ago

STFD, Schoop!

Mia
Legend
Mia
2 years ago

8 IP 1R, 1 RBI. Got his run back.

What a fucking STUD

MikeSalmon
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  Mia

NO WALKS, 8 Ks!
430 foot blast.

OMG

Mia
Legend
Mia
2 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

I am in awe. That’s all I can say. Just absolutely gobsmacked.

JackFrost
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  MikeSalmon

NO walks is huge!!!

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago

Am I the only one who is completely disinterested in Miguel Cabrera’s HR status?

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

I’d like him to get 500, but after we leave town

LanaBanana
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

I. Could. Not. Care. Less.
But, clearly, Matty V cares

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  LanaBanana

It’s funny how Matt talks about whether he’s an Angels homer and he barely has anything to do with the Angels.

LanaBanana
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

Right?

JackFrost
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

Smokescreen.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  MarineLayer

Miggy’s enthusiasm for the game is fun to watch.

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago

Enthusiastic Pujols?

MarineLayer
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  MarineLayer

only To the extent it doesn’t rain on Ohtani’s parade.

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago

ECHAD!

Guest
2 years ago

Why would you do that? You goddam moron, Joe

We’re not playing for anything this season anyway, so there’s no reason to bring in Raisel

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
2 years ago
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get the win, that’s still the most important.

James
Trusted Member
2 years ago

I agree with bio in that he should have went out there. Aggravated

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago
Reply to  James

Maddoning.

Guest
2 years ago

Yeah and that’s Ohtani’s to lose

Senator_John_Blutarsky
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Ohtani’s last FB was 91. He may have been gassed.

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago

Dumb question. Is a dropped third strike/thrown out scored as K-2-3?

LanaBanana
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  red floyd

Yes

tanana40
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  red floyd

I would say yes, the out is at first base with the assist to the catcher. I used to score games as a kid and that is how I did it.

Last edited 2 years ago by tanana40
UtahAlumnus
Trusted Member
2 years ago

No! Complete game! Come on!

James
Trusted Member
2 years ago

Sonofabich pulled him

angelslogic
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  James

Of course!!

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago
Reply to  angelslogic

Told ya.

angelslogic
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  red floyd

Tar and feathers!

Guest
2 years ago

I’d love to see Sho throw a No-No or Perfecto before he calls it quits

Senator_John_Blutarsky
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In a. Angels uniform – or against the Angels? 🤣

James
Trusted Member
2 years ago

Blasphemy

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
2 years ago

banned!

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago

Since he’s going to be a Halo for life, it’s a null question.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  red floyd

That is the correct response

angelslogic
Super Member
2 years ago

Complete game for Ohtani? That would be awesome.

red floyd
Legend
2 years ago
Reply to  angelslogic

Nah. Save opportunity, so D-Cell

James
Trusted Member
2 years ago
Reply to  red floyd

Only at 90 pitches.i say he goes out there

FungoAle
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  James

Damn straight! Let him go Joe!

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
Reply to  angelslogic

I’m too GA to check, but has there been a 9 inning complete game for an Angels pitcher this year?

FungoAle
Super Member
2 years ago

I think the Halos are the only one without a CG

Last edited 2 years ago by FungoAle
FungoAle
Super Member
2 years ago
Reply to  angelslogic

C-G! C-G!