Offense Challenged Loss Postgame

This time the Mariners only got one run in the first inning. They were doomed.

The Angels went three up three down. We’ll get them later, I guess.

Nobody did anything until the fourth inning when Mike Trout hit a two hit single. Taylor Ward then hit a home run to make it 2-1 Angels.

In the top of the fifth, the Mariners got a one out single by Randy Arozarena. Mitch Garver chipped in a single as did Jorge Polanco. 2-2 Tie. Donovan Solano then singled to score Mitch Gaqrver. 3-2 Mariners.

Nothing happened until the bottom of the ninth inning when pinch hitter Jorge Soler got the first Angels walk of the game. Matthew Lugo replaced him as a pinch runner. Zach Neto struck out. Nolan Schanuel lined out to right. Mike Trout struck out. The Angels lost this one folks. Oh well.

Photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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Phil
Newbie
11 hours ago

Angels executives: we might have a chance to make the playoffs.

Angels hitters: Not so fast!
18 strikeouts, 1 walk – while facing a pitcher with 0-3 record, 8.56 ERA.

ooof!

JackFrost
Legend
6 hours ago
Reply to  Phil

You were too quick to dismiss Kirby because of his slow start this year. What you overlooked is that he is a pitcher with quality stuff and good track record in his career!

For example last season he pitched to a 3.53 ERA and 3.26 FIP. He also had a very impressive WHIP of 1.068. His career FIP is 3.26 and career WHIP is 1.101. He doesn’t walk people, and he didn’t walk a single Angel yesterday !

Good pitchers who are struggling usually figure things out, and often they figure it out against us! If you follow the Angels you should know that !

Last edited 6 hours ago by JackFrost
GrandpaBaseball
Legend
14 hours ago

Is Kimbrel the next cross your fingers pick up off the scrap heap?

FungoAle
Legend
14 hours ago

It would not surprise me and something I would find very unsettling

Angelz4ever
Super Member
16 hours ago

Whenever we make life tough for a division foe, it is so nice. The Mariners lost a series to us-Suck it Trebek!!

BannedInLA
Super Member
16 hours ago

I’m thinking that the signing(s) of Taylor and now Gamel are a tacit acknowledgment that Trout is now the full-time DH.

They need warm bodies to roam the OF since we don’t have much in the farm that is big league viable or ready.

Last edited 16 hours ago by BannedInLA
Angelz4ever
Super Member
16 hours ago
Reply to  BannedInLA

That’s a big 10-4 good buddy!

Angelz4ever
Super Member
16 hours ago

We took the series-Churn the page.

WallyChuckChili
Legend
17 hours ago

Angels sign Ben Gamel to Minor league deal.

Perry collecting OF’s.

SD19
Trusted Member
16 hours ago

July’s roster starting to take shape

JackFrost
Legend
17 hours ago

Today’s loss is on Jeff for jinxing it by mentioning the forbidden word “sweep.” Sharing the blame with him is Phil for also mentioning a sweep and also importantly suggesting that we’d have our way with Kirby.

Shame on you Phil — you need to learn the unwritten rules of preserving team mojo.

bobblanton
Trusted Member
19 hours ago

Angels trade for Wade from giants

FungoAle
Legend
18 hours ago
Reply to  bobblanton

Giants just DFA’d him and signed Dominic Smith who just got released from the Yankees. Perry is sending cash to his brother, Zach but doubt if it is the full $3.1M owed or a PTBL would not be required. Struggling this year but can work a count.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
18 hours ago
Reply to  bobblanton

Perry continuing to collect misfit toys that were rejected by struggling teams.

It doesn’t move the needle forward in a meaningful way, but it at least shows Perry talks to his family members.

steelgolf
Legend
19 hours ago

Taking 2 out of 3 from the Mariners is a good thing. Dipoto will now be looking to execute some trades after losing 2 of 3 to The Angels.

2002heaven
Super Member
19 hours ago
Reply to  steelgolf

We always beat them before the AS break and then they always kick our ass after it.

JackFrost
Legend
15 hours ago
Reply to  steelgolf

Winning a series is good. HOWEVER, when the game you lose is the final game it always takes a little shine off the series victory, as the chance for a sweep was lost.

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
20 hours ago

UCLA advances to Omaha.

GrandpaBaseball
Legend
14 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

YES!

DowningDude
Legend
20 hours ago

Series win.

2002heaven
Super Member
19 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

It’s always possible to execute trades even without a lot of assets.
Trader Jerry 😜😺

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