Angels Friday Postgame

The Angels and White Sox opened their matchup with a shaky first inning on both sides, but neither team managed to cash in. Logan O’Hoppe and Jo Adell were retired early, while the Angels left the bases loaded after Schanuel’s single and a walk to Neto.

The White Sox struck first in the second inning when Lenyn Sosa launched a 413 foot homer to left center, and Andrew Benintendi followed with a 375 foot shot to right for a quick 2-0 lead. The Angels couldn’t respond in the bottom half, grounding into a double play to squander Rengifo’s pitch.

Chicago added to its lead in the fourth. Robert Jr. drove in Vargas on a sacrifice fly after a Sosa walk and a Benintendi double, making it 3-0. The Angels’ bats stayed quiet, going down in order.

Momentum shifted in the fifth when Campero crushed a 438 foot two run homer to center, bringing the Angels back to 3-2. But the White Sox answered in the sixth with a 433 foot blast from Montgomery, stretching the lead to 4-2.

Both teams went quiet in the seventh until the Angels finally broke through. Nolan Schanuel singled to right and O’Hoppe later brought him home with a sacrifice fly to left, cutting the deficit to 4-3. The Angels loaded the bases with two outs but couldn’t push across the tying run, leaving the game tight heading into the late innings.

In the eighth, the Angels went down in order as Moncada grounded out, Adell lined out to center, and Ward flied out to left. In the top half, the White Sox extended their lead when Sosa singled to right to drive in Robert Jr., who had reached on a hit and stolen second. That RBI made it 5‑3, and the inning ended with no further damage. In the ninth, Rojas homered to center. 6-3 Sox.

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2002heaven
Super Member
2 hours ago

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How to put smart people with a lot of money and resources and bettir education oppertunities in thir playce…….Good Will Hunting movie where Will puts the rich kid from old money in his place.
 😂  😂  💪  💪 

Last edited 2 hours ago by 2002heaven
Pineapple12
Legend
3 hours ago

Nelson Rada and Denzer Guzman promoted to AAA.

I think Perry has these 2 in his plans for the 2026 major league club 👀

https://x.com/trashpandas/status/1951705487461826752?t=r7GaZ12BZGfoCJcC_luZ-w&s=19

2002heaven
Super Member
1 hour ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Nelson Rada sucks
If we’re lucky he’ll be as good as Rengifo
BTW Soriano is the first Latin player that we’ve had who’s half way decent.
THAT SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING

Born_in_59
Trusted Member
1 hour ago
Reply to  2002heaven

Okay, I’ll bite. Rada looks like a centerfielder with a good glove, has no power but can get on base, and can steal 30 or so bases, all while being 4 or more years younger than the league average through his minor league career. Sounds pretty good to me, but I’m interested to hear why you think he sucks.

Angelz4ever
Super Member
17 minutes ago
Reply to  Born_in_59

lol

RexFregosi
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smithy610
Super Member
3 hours ago

Not sure where this prospect is on P12’s radar:

Jared Tims
@Jared_Tims
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#Angels are promoting catching prospect Marlon Quintero to single-A Inland Empire

Quintero is having a breakout year where he playing what some are calling plus defense with an above average arm. He’s also slashing .311/.347/.385 and will push his way onto some top 30’s.

Pineapple12
Legend
3 hours ago
Reply to  smithy610

Turks put me on him during the ACL championship. Honestly, haven’t tracked him at all

RexFregosi
Super Member
3 minutes ago
Reply to  smithy610

https://flic.kr/p/2riUQKh

short and stocky, like Yogi. He threw out about 50% caught stealing which is crazy.

smithy610
Super Member
3 hours ago

Way to reward Perry’s “faith” in you boys – a loss where the second worst team in the league totally outclassed you.

Twebur
Legend
3 hours ago

Angels are promoting Denzer Guzman to AAA Salt Lake

Denzer Guzman had been hitting around an average clip up until mid June (102 wRC+, .664 OPS) but has really turned it on in July reaching base in 23 of 25 games with a 192 wRC and .992 OPS — glove will get him to bigs, bat will dictate what he does and how long he stays

https://x.com/TaylorBlakeWard/status/1951699096504537498

Pineapple12
Legend
3 hours ago
Reply to  Twebur

Love love love love it!

Guzman probably isn’t the longterm solution at 3rd. He has potential to be the Rengifo replacement as a utility infielder.

grichmanpoorman
Trusted Member
4 hours ago

Soft shutdown?

Might have already been mentioned but… Anyone notice that Ryan Johnson, like, didn’t pitch in July? But he’s also not on any injury report. Maybe reached some kind of innings limit?

Also: none of the 2025 draftees/signees seem to have been rostered, aside from the ACL team. That’s org-typical for the HS players, but usually the majority of the college players see some draft-year action.

ryanfea
Super Member
4 hours ago

I forget if it was Sam Blum or Jeff Fletcher that reported it but I remember reading he was shut down for fatigue

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
4 hours ago
Reply to  ryanfea

They’re managing Johnson’s innings – not a fatigue case like Dana. He may see more action this month, but yes, they’re being particularly cautious with him,

All of the prep and college draftees are initially assigned to ACL by default. They’re beginning scrimmage games, 2-3x per week. We’ll probably see select appearances at the A ball leagues soon. The Padres had their first collegiate assignments to Lake Elsinore last night. Typical to see some appearances right after the trade deadline.

RexFregosi
Super Member
4 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

Level and Cayama (SF) moved up to A pretty much right after ACL ended.

any one you’d like to see from ACL move up to IE to finish the season? Or any guesses?

steelgolf
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6 hours ago

It’s safe to say that we will be talking about Perry’s trade deadline moves, and this particular game, in early November, just as we still talk about the “big splat” Giolito trade that blew up in Perry’s face, and not trading Ohtani. Seriously, Perry would have been better off just not doing anything. Bringing back Luis Garcia is like walking around with a neon sign that says “I’m a Dumbass”

MarineLayer
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3 hours ago
Reply to  steelgolf

I still can’t get over the terrible deadline moves he made, especially the GioLito fiasco. It’s sad to think doing nothing is generally Minasian’s best move. I still think getting coffee for a real GM would probably be his best skill.

2002heaven
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7 hours ago

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He’s gained a lot of weight……
He reminds of former Phillies outfielder Greg Luzinski back in the day.

Last edited 7 hours ago by 2002heaven
Twebur
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3 hours ago
Reply to  2002heaven

No fat shaming… he’s just differently weighted.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
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Reply to  Twebur

He’s not fat, he just models the “before” pictures for Weight Watchers

gitchogritchoffmypettis
Legend

Wow. I missed this game to go to a stupid wedding. Looks like it was rad. I’m not even gonna scroll down. I bet the site’s stuffed full of guys claiming to have wanted to sell at the deadline now, but not mentioning that by “sell’ they meant Rengifo and Soler. Mixed in with some nitpicking about Neto or one defensive play or real managers of baseball instead of the fact that the team has what? Four hits? And the pitching was 29th ranked looking.

Because
The Team
Is Not
Very Good.

Still plenty of ball left. Let’s see these boys get near .500, maybe over. Hope Adell and Nolan and Logan pick it up for the last chunk of the year and CMo comes on strong.

Go Tigers.

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
8 hours ago

Fugggedabout this game, gitch. More importantly you missed the debut of our pal Thibodeaux, who clobbered the 66ers bullpen with his winning ways.

RexFregosi
Super Member
3 hours ago

Their catcher looked good.

the evolution of Gus has him looking more like Giffy everyday

you missed a rare occurrence- I would love to know how often the first out of an inning in a base loaded situation has been made with a Catcher picking a guy off 3b.

Angelz4ever
Super Member
15 hours ago

I was at the game tonight, that Neto pickoff killed the Halos early.

Terry
Trusted Member
15 hours ago

Angels better check their rear view mirror, the A’s are rapidly catching up.

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
16 hours ago

One game past the deadline and the Fangraphs playoff odds have already dropped from 3.6% to 2.3%.

Or referencing the Minasian Thesaurus:

contending
competitive
meaningful

steelgolf
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

I’m shocked it is as high as 2.3%

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
16 hours ago

Trader Jerry’s Mariners with the late inning heroics and the Angels are now 5.5 games back of WC3.

Meanwhile my man Cardell Thibodeaux defeats the 66ers almost singlehandedly in Christian Moore’s rehab stint. Cardell’s first pro game, and he goes 2 for 5 with two RBIs (incl the game winner) and no Ks.

Not a bad time to be a Padres fan.

DowningDude
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16 hours ago

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DowningDude
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

😂

2002heaven
Super Member
7 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

Yep, he duz in fact suhk.

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
16 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

LOL

Pineapple12
Legend
16 hours ago

Watching that game was a hellish experience. Patty O on the mic, Neto baserunning stupidity, Campero fielding and baserunning stupidity, and a Luis Garcia appearance.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

”We’re obviously really competitive. I wanted to keep this group together.”

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
16 hours ago

Games are about to get real meaningful after we get swept and go to 6 below .500 🙄

steelgolf
Legend
16 hours ago

Perry may be looking into a witness relocation program.

TrojanBoiler
Super Member
16 hours ago

I am extremely bitter after this game.

I know it’s only one game but after being absolutely asinine at the trade deadline, getting owned by the worst team in the AL is frustrating.

Icing on the cake that Quero made the play that set the tone for the rest of this game.

This is one of those days where I genuinely hate that this is the team I love.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  TrojanBoiler

There’s a couple of hopium dealers around here that can get you a fix….

DowningDude
Legend
16 hours ago

I think the Hopium dealers used up their own supply and are now doomers

DowningDude
Legend
16 hours ago

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DowningDude
Legend
16 hours ago

That Lucas Giolito trade looking pretty good right now.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

It is the gift that keeps on giving

DowningDude
Legend
16 hours ago

I hope Campero can make his flight to Salt Lake in time.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

He’s already had his one plane ride. He’s walking.

Pineapple12
Legend
16 hours ago
Reply to  DowningDude

He should not be allowed to stay in the org.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago

When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you

Except sweeping one of the worst teams in baseball

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