The Angels come to Tampa Bay having lost a series to the Tigers. This was after getting swept by the Mariners. Losing that many and then facing the Rays spelt disaster tonight.
So it was up to Tucker Davidson to shut down a playoff contender. He did decently well, going 5 innings, allowing just 2 runs off of 6 hits and 3 walks. Sure, only 2 strikeouts, but a decent start.
But of course, that meant the offense had to score 3 runs, which was much more than they could possibly be reasoned to score, being the Angels and all.
However, the real enemy was on the other side, as notable homophobe Jeffery Springs was on the mound for the Rays. The terrible person was a great pitcher though, allowing the Angels to only score one measly run off of him.
Highlighted Recap
It was a pitching duel to start, with both the son of David and the Springs of evil evenly matched. That is, until the 4th inning when a single brought home the first run, for the Rays.
Mike Trout did tie the game up in the 5th, however.
Unfortunately, Davidson gave it right back, allowing a home run.
The bullpen kept it close, however, the offense couldn’t even score a second run all game. Angels lose 2-1.
Meh, just a little stumble into forbidden territory. Doesn’t negate all the great work and dedication that the masthead and many commenters put in here to make it fun. Just like so many games this season, I plan on forgetting this day happened and reporting for duty tomorrow. 🙂
Well, at least we weren’t beaten by a homophone. Jeffery Spreengz.
What a shitty title and link(s) to what and who is generally a great masthead imo. As if the season wasn’t bad enough.
Enough is enough! The more political comments get made, the more work it will be to tidy up. I’m getting the admins in on this. Please chill out in the meantime.
THANK YOU!!!.
Then maybe the original poster shouldn’t have made a political opinion in the first place.
yikes this site has hit an all time low.
keep on posting those anime gifs bro, you’re doing great.
From someone who doesn’t even get the anime gifs/references…. 💯
First off, I thought a no politics rule was in effect here.
Second, the guy is entitled to his religious convictions.
Protected by the First Amendment of our Constitution.
Third could it be because he is white male Christian?
Crickets about Latin players who refused to do same.
Entire post is in rules violation and should be deleted.
About 2/3rds of your post is also a rule violation. I agree with your first point that this article clearly violates the no-politics rule, but the rest of your post was entirely unnecessary.
Well we’re off the rails now aren’t we.
Anything to silence opposing opinions.
Without fully going there – while I do agree the byline invites political and divisive opinions (which are inappropriate for this thread), justifying homophobic beliefs with references to religious beliefs and the First Amendment is equally out-of-bounds. We certainly have the right to practice religion in this Country as we see fit, and we do have the right to free speech, but there is no right to do either of those things in a manner that infringes on other people’s freedoms and protected rights. Homosexuality is a protected class per the Supreme Court. There is no right that exists to treat homosexuals differently in society than anyone else solely on the basis of their sexual preferences. So homophobia is not Constitutionally protected or a Constitutional “right”. Quite the opposite.
I will repeat myself…the entire thread (everything) need to be deleted.
For better click/shock factor you could have titled this “homophobia springs eternal”
Oh damn that could have worked. But I’ve been told to keep angels in the title for everything for seo
I have to admit, when I first read this post I thought, man, this Jeffery Springs guy must have assaulted one of his past teammates, or spray-painted hate speech onto someone’s car.
Then I read the articles, and it looks like this guy was, in his own way, right or wrong, trying to wrestle with how to live out his convictions from his political/religious/etc beliefs. I have no idea what else that dude (and the others) did, only what I saw in the articles.
I have to question whether the tone/content of this post crosses the line into the area of promoting/attacking political/religious beliefs that is supposed to be strongly off-limits in this community.
Well one thing is for certain; the Angels hitters are a bunch of Pitcher Phobes
The left has never been known for being tolerant of opposing viewpoints.
I’d rather be on the side that is intolerant of hate. Maybe we can disagree on best ways to provide for society, equal opportunity, taxation policies, etc. But when it comes to racism, misogyny, homophobia; I’m pretty fucking intolerant of anyone defending that.
And anyone posting about the left being intolerant of opposing viewpoints obviously has been in a cryogenic freezer when ignoring how the Bushies defended two unnecessary wars and now how the Trumpies are defending their racist, incompetent cult leader.
Another in clear violation of CtPG rules and should be deleted.
The problem here though is that we’ve agreed not to discuss whether we would rather be on the side that is intolerant of hate, and we shouldn’t make an exception for a favored opinion.
Ah, “racist”, the go to word of liberals everywhere. Also, Democrats also voted for the Iraq war, so it wasn’t just “The Bushies.”
Expressing your own political opinion, which is inappropriate to do on this site, is not the solution to the inappropriate politics in the article.
Just to be clear, I agree with the LQTBQ nights and all that, but I also know people struggle with it due to religious concerns. Dismissing them as homophobic isn’t going to help them change their minds
“The left has never been known for being tolerant of opposing viewpoints.”
I think it is safe to say that the farther you get away from the center, either left or right, the less tolerant people become.
I find it concerning that you posted this 9 hours ago and yet this article hasn’t been changed to remove the politics. The second article is baseball relevant and an appropriate link, but the first article and the way this article was written have no place on this website.
The almighty prognosticating swami has reviewed the remaining schedule and has his final prediction for the Angels record this season…,
66-96
Who says over in wins? Who says under in wins?
I think that is about right. Tigers/As/Rangers still on the upcoming menu. Just need to lose enough to fall back one spot.
Under in wins based on offense putridness
#embracethesuck
I’ll die loving this team. It is what it is.
Well I pray its not this version
#TheQuestFor100 continues!
Loup wasn’t terrible. There is your game positive
oh boy, Gramps wins it for StL, #693
Shows you what can happen when an Org and player are in sync. I think he might get to 700!
Org, player as well as the rest of the league. All these washed up trash team left-handers just serving it up to be in the history books.
Puljos > Walsh 2022
Sad shit indeed
Meh. Would have never happened here in Anaheim so who cares?
When it comes to hitting Left handers Pujols > Puljos > Walsh. But Right handers? 💩> Pujols
It’s clear to me we are the worst team in baseball.
There are worse ones but not much worse.
*WORSYEST
We are wasting Tucker Davidson!
Call up the Plumber and Chad Wallach.
DFA Goose and Suzuki.
Well, that was a baseball game.
Squid pulled after getting 2 hits. Goose replaces Renny at 3b, Renny moves to 2b with Fletch taking over SS. The Rays naturally hit the ball to Goose who wasn’t even close to picking up the ball with his glove as he charged in. Could Rengifo pulled that play off? We’ll never know.
Not sure it mattered.
The guys remain laser focused on 100 losses. I remain impressed with their dedication
Lotto spot is in the realm of possibility then. Now I know why Squid was pulled, he was hot with the bat and closing in on .200.
at least we get to meet and complain here
Bah humbug!
Bitchers and Catchers report here daily.
😂