My dad always told me to be afraid of a team on a losing streak. Eventually they are due to get some breaks and win. So I went into today with trepidation because the Royals had lost 9 in a row.
Brandon Drury put the Angels up 1-0 in the top of the first but more scoring was prevented by a strike out/throw out double play to end the inning.
The Angels ran themselves out of another rally in the third when Mickey Moniak got caught stealing third fir the second out. Trout K’d on the next pitch.
Things moved quickly for a couple innings as both Patrick Sandoval and Royals hurler Brady Singer put up efficient zeroes. This was big fir Sandoval, who had a 6.08 ERA in his 5 previous starts, all Angels losses.
That changed in the top of the sixth when Drury drove in Mike Trout to push the lead to 2-0.
The Halos left runners on the corners after the Royals went to the bullpen. Walsh struck out and Rengifo grounded out.
Royals relievers have been pretty bad this year and a second call to the bullpen led to a run in top of the 7th. A bases loaded walk to Matt Thaiss put the Angels up 3-0. However, that was all they got.
Sandoval went seven scoreless innings punctuated by striking out the side in the bottom of the seventh. That was huge for both Sandoval and a bullpen that was taxed heavily in Arlington.
Sam Bachman was all the bullpen the Angels needed. He pitched scoreless 8th and 9th innings to preserve the 3-0 win.
Light up the halo!
Angels are 40-32 !!!!!
5 losses back of the division
6 losses back of WC1
1 loss back of WC2
1 loss back of WC3
6-17 Rooting Guide
Angels > Royals
Cubs > Orioles
Blue Jays > Rangers
Reds > Astros
White Sox > Mariners
Red Sox > Yankees
Let’s keep it rolling !!
6-14 – 2002.
June 4 – 2023.
tanana40
12 days ago
June 4, the day the season turned around. 😀
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As we speak :
Angels : 40 Wins
Dodgers : 39 Wins
A beautiful thing …
Shufflebot eve.
Here is one of his backup dancers “Green Gumby Kid” for your entertainment.
Carlitos Danger.
The scary thing is that we know kids pick things up by seeing others’ behavior…
He didn’t just make that up on the spot.
Yay☆ double the pleasure with double mint gum!
Mr. Angelslogic mentioned David MacKinnon, who now plays for Seibu Lions. Read news about him in Japanese paper.
https://twitter.com/Patrick_ONeal/status/1668951447663419392
Patty O stalking! Classic!
Big Dave hitting a robust 0.237 over there. Let’s hope he is enjoying the nightlife at least. Nothing better. I’ve been to that park a couple of times, dome, synthetic grass…nothing special but crowd is always entertaining.
Patty O’ probably frightening the Japanese people with his unmodulated PxP
Nice win tonight! Sandy was dealing.
Pretty happy I get to take my son to his first Angels game tomorrow. It will also be the first time I’ve seen the Angels play live in about five years. Extra exciting as the Angels are playing so well right now.
Enjoy the game. Always a special moment when you take your son to the game.
Jealous of and happy for you to take your son to Angels game. Went to Kauffman Stadium several times when I lived in Omaha. Hoping for good weather and Troutani homerun.
Good point about the weather. Looks like a little rain in the forecast!
Weeeeeeeeee! Worstest 40/32 team evah! Concerns! Them reds beat the Asstros! The Sux beat the Yanks! The Poo Jays beat the StRangers! Good Sandoval came and gave the pen a rest! !Rendon! has the sexiest most charismatic swollen wrist in the history of wrists! Fancy Ketchup for everyone!
I wonder if Fletch can come back strong and fired up and give us a boost while some guys are hurt?
DANDY!!
Lol. That is the most uncoordinated layup I’ve ever seen.
Did Shohei dunk ?
Maybe double clutching?
It is said that Shohei can dunk, but considering that we haven’t seen it in the headlines of mlb.com or Japanese media sites, he hasn’t done it in front of the public yet.
😅
Phil decided to Let It Ride, and we saw Bachman Taking Care of Business!
We are continuing the ROLL, it is nice to be in the hunt this year.
Zero games behind for WC2 and WC3. On pace to win 90
I like 90.
Ninety is mighty finety
Trashstros and MFY ahead on percentage points only.
Not very exciting but a 3-0 win is a 3-0 win!!!
Probably should have won by at least 5 runs, but it is important to win over these beatable teams. Let’s do this again tomorrow.
A win is a win.
You gotta admit you appreciated Red Sux with emphatic win over MFYankees. 😉
A win is a win.
If it were soccer in tournament play where you have aggregate scores that is a different matter …
I was rooting for Japanese National Team in World Cup btw ..
Still have the matches against Germany and Spain on DVR for my viewing pleasure. Almost made it to Elite 8, but lost in PK shootings vs Croatia. They are up and coming team, now aiming for the next World Cup, probably like the Angels this seasonwith many talented youngsters. Unfortunately no Messi or Ronaldo equivalent, though. Shohei could have played goalie and forward.
They played fantastic football — a true team ! Seeing the videos of the celebrations in Tokyo was so cool, especially the flood of people pouring into Shibuya Crossing after the Germany win !
USA vs. Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League final on Sunday.
Even my appreciation was pretty emphatic
They are all beatable teams! Let’s go! *see the Texas series
We finish up the Royals, then we’ve got the Doyers at home followed by @Rox, v. Chisox, v. DBacks
That’s 14 games. I’d like to see 9-5.
Win, win, win!!!