It was Ohtani’s last day in Angels camp, and he went out with a good pitching performance, throwing 2 and a third scoreless innings. Alas, due to the rest of the pitching not being of Ohtani’s caliber, the Angels almost lost. Luckily for them, the Angels offense bailed them out and secured the win.
Unlike yesterday, the Angels were on tv, in Oakland (and online). The last time that will be an issue, hopefully. All the rest of the games will be broadcast by Bally Sports, ignore the bankruptcy issue.
Highlighted Recap
Ohtani had himself a scoreless outing, shutting down the A’s.
It was all scoreless until the 4th, when our new catcher, Logan O’Hoppe, put 2 on the board with one swing.
Alas, that didn’t last long as Holder didn’t hold the lead, giving up 3 to the A’s.
Luckily, the offense has been solid all Spring, so the Angels got back on top with a 3 run jimmy jack of their own by Jake Lamb.
Angels added on in the 6th, making it 7-3.
Unfortunately, bad pitching seems to be the Angels thing so far, as Devenski allowed 2 runs to score to make it 7-5 Angels.
However, the A’s gifted the Angels those 2 runs back by walking in 2 runs. 9-5 Angels.
The bats continued their onslaught, scoring even more in the 9th to make it 11-5.
Angels hold on to win 11-5, no thanks to Holder.
Upcoming
Angels play tomorrow on Bally so the rest of us can watch. At 3-1, the Angels are looking good this spring, well, offensively at least.
re: ” the Angels were on tv … The last time that will be an issue, hopefully. “
😆 – pretty much EVERY YEAR there are spring games that are not on TV. Quit making such a big deal about it. I doubt there’s some “issue” at the heart of it.
Oui Oui 2 for 2 with 5 RBI and a walk.
SLC is going to be fun to watch this year.
as a back-up player in the game
are the announcers sitting at home? That was an odd call on O’Hoppe’s HR. I would think someone at the park would know how far it was going because they could actually watch the ball instead of watching the outfielders.
Well It was Oakland’s announcers so they were probably calling the game from Vegas.
Kids are looking good. Adell 1-2 w/ a BB
I think it’s pretty clear that this team is going to win a couple WS titles this year, Kyren Paris will win MVP and O’Hoppe is Johnny Bench. i thought that maybe, if I saw Ohtani with my eyes, I would want to sign him for 500M cause he’s my boo. But no. I still think it’s a stupid idea.
Man Gitcho, you’re going to be unbearable when we lose 2 spring training games in row.
I know I can’t wait.
When we lose 2 in a row it will be obvious to anyone who isn’t covered in sky pie that we are going to lose 100 games and Arte eats children.
For Art*ro
For you Twoots.
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If Holder didn’t hold the lead, why is he called Holder?
So, what, Blower, Leaker, I feel it needs to be 2 syllables with an -or type ending sound…
I’m getting so excited about O’Hoppe. That he is catching Ohtani tells me the team is as well.
Sho is already in mid-season form, Team Japan better keep swathed in bubble wrap.
I’ll try to find it for Weekend Links but I saw a piece in which the Japan manager basically said he’d work with the Angels to get Ohtani ready for the season.
I definitely hope we get a say in his usage.
keep him*
Damn typing too fast.
Nice post game. Was good to actually see the highlights.