Kikuchi has an amazing home ERA. Not many wins but hey, one of the best home ERA in Angels history through July. That’s a jinx isn’t it? How did he do then? Kikuchi went 5 and 1/3 innings giving up 4 runs, 3 earned, (only 2 when on the mound) on 10 hits striking out 5 and walking 0. He was in line for the loss. Typical. Honestly, it was amazing that it wasn’t worse.
Luckily, the Angels were in the Outfield tonight and some luck, or divine intervention, helped the team score much more than what Kikuchi allowed.
Highlighted Recap
The Angels scored 2 in the first with a Jo Adell bloop single and a throwing error
On contrast, the Angels defense looked to be solid with Neto showing why he should get a Gold Glove this year.
The Rangers scored in the 4th, ruining the shutout.
The Angels did get that run back in the 5th with some bad Rangers defense yet again.
Unfortunately, the Rangers scored again in the 5th.
It could have been worse but Kikuchi picked off the guy at 2nd.
The Angels almost scored in the 5th, but the Rangers actually did a good defense for once and robbed Nolan of a home run.
Brock Burke came in with a slim 3-2 lead in the 6th with 2 on and 1 out. Aaaaaaand the Angels are now losing 4-3.
Campero has had an eventful series and continued to redeem himself with a clutch hit that the Rangers also botched.
Hey remember Yoan Mocada? He’s healthy now and hit a pinch hit hit that gave the Angels the lead!
Neto wanted in on the action and drove in one as well for a BLITZ! Also Rangers fall down!
Just a few more outs to go aaaaaaand another home run allowed to Kyle in the 8th.
The Angels did score in the 8th thanks to multiole hit by pitches and a sac fly
Jansen came in for the save. Angels win. 3 wins in a row!
Upcoming
One last game vs the Rangers tomorrow and then a 3 game series vs the White Sox.
