Angels Come Back Victory!

Jack Kochanowicz pitched today and Mike Trout was back in the game as the designated hitter. Kochanowicz struck out Mike Tauchman but then gave up a single, a walk, and another single to make it 1-0 White Sox in the first inning. Colson Montgomery then hit a three run homer to make it 4-0 White Sox. The next two white Sox players were out, thankfully. The Angels were then retired in order.

In the second inning,The Angels turned a double play and got Mike Tauchman to ground out. Luis Rengifo got a hit and made it to second on a crappy pickoff throw. That was as far as he got.

In the third inning, Lenin Sosa walked. Luis Robert Jr got a one out single. Colson Montgomery also singled to make it 5-0 White Sox. The Angels then turned a double play to get out of the inning. Christian Moore walked. Bryce Teodosio struck out and Zach Neto popped out. Nolan Schanuel singled to put men at first and third with two outs for Mike Trout. The second strikeTroutTM of the day ended the inning.

In the fourth inning, Josh Rojas got a two out single but Mike Tauchman hit into a 6-3 groundout to bring the Angels back up. The Angels went down 1-2-3. So did the White Sox in the top of the fifth inning. The Angels were retired in order in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Edgar Quero got a one out single but then was erased on a force out. Brooks Baldwin doubled to put men at second and third. Fortunately, grounded out to end the top of the sixth with no further scoring. Zach Neto led off the Angels’ sixth with a home run.

At least the Angels won’t get shutout today. Nolan Schanuel walked and Mike Trout doubled. Taylor Ward singled to left to make it 5-2 White Sox.

Mike Vasil came in to pitch and brought in another run with a wild pitch. 5-3 White Sox.

Travis d’Arnaud grounded out to end the inning.

Adam Chafin came in to pitch. We walked Mike Tauchman but got Lenyn Sosa to hit into a double play. Andrew Benintendi struck out. Christian Moore led off the bottom of the seventh on a ground ball through to center. Yoan Moncada also singled through to center. Gustavo Campero went in to pinch run for Moncada. Zach Neto tied up the game with a line double to center field.

Nolan Schanuel grounded out and Mike Trout was intentionally walked. Taylor Ward struck out on a foul tip. Jo Adell also struck out.

Reid Detmers came in to pitch the eighth inning. He retired the White Sox in order. Luis Rengifo punched a hit through to center. Travis d’Arnaud hit a fly out to right. Christian Moore lined out to right. Gustavo Campero flied out to center.

Kenley Jansen came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning. He gave up a one out single to Brooks Baldwin. Josh Rojas grounded out to send Baldwin to second. Mike Tauchman walked. Lenyn Sosa popped out to Zach Neto in short left.

Neto flied out to right. Nolan Schanuel got a hustle double to right and Mike Trout got his second intentional walk of the game. Taylor Ward walked it off with a three run homer. 8-5 Angels.

Photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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gitchogritchoffmypettis
Legend

All I have to do is ignore Friday and Saturday, and the first inning today, and clearly we are hot tits contenders all the way.

Jim Atkins
Super Member
10 hours ago

OK. Ward was not exactly the goat yesterday, but close. Today, he’s the Greatest Of All Time. I have a theory that he’s identical twins, one good and one evil.

Turk's Teeth
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Super Member
12 hours ago

TGA with an excellent debut for the 66ers tonight, showing good continuity with his end of season ACL performance. They held him to three innings, as they did with Jordan and Soto last night, with 5 Ks and only a single, walk and WP across that stretch.

Meanwhile, Slate Alford had a nice breakout game in his second attempt, delivering the sort of offense you’d hope to see from a 22 yo SEC slugger vs low A ball pitching. 4 for 5 with two doubles and some loud contact.

Fun to see him and Kerrington Cross match up – both looking pretty dynamic and both targets on my draft boards in this year’s draft series.

MH252525
Trusted Member
12 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

I watched the TGA innings, he was definitely throwing some gas, definitely more wild than the boxscore would show as the ump had a pretty big zone that turned some likely walks into K’s.

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
12 hours ago
Reply to  MH252525

Yep, that’s how he’s been in Arizona as well, and why, despite the velocity and improving slider, scouts still think he’ll ultimately be a late reliever when the strike zone tightens against more advanced hitters.

But that’s not a given, and of course you give him every chance to start at this age, and for the next 2-3 years.

John Henry Weitzel
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Super Member
12 hours ago

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Eric_in_Portland
Legend
13 hours ago

Ward with 6 RBIs in his last 8 games, a 120 rbi pace, which matches his season long 119 rbi pace. In case anyone thinks an AI prediction of 98 makes sense. He currently is at 82 with 50 games left

Jeff Joiner
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Legend
13 hours ago

Epic comeback. Great moment for Ward.

BannedInLA
Super Member
13 hours ago

If you can’t feel some heart warmth for Taylor Ward hitting a walkoff jack to win it, then you’re probably a cynical stiff.

That was sweet.

Last edited 13 hours ago by BannedInLA
gitchogritchoffmypettis
Legend
Reply to  BannedInLA

Plus. Massive celebration. Huge bucket of water dumped on him.Runs his fingers through his hair…. perfect hair again. Nothing can touch his 70 grade hair.

matthiasstephan
Super Member
9 hours ago

That is why we drafted him in the first round.

ryanfea
Super Member
14 hours ago

That’s two games in a row I’ve attended with a walk off!!

Turk's Teeth
Editor
Super Member
15 hours ago

Fangraphs Playoff Odds: 1.2% –> 1.6%

Meanwhile, Mariners are up to 81% and may overtake Houston soon, and Boston, in the teens less than a month ago, have improved to 75.5%. Look out Yanks.

FungoAle
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14 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

Ripping off a 10-game win streak is about what it will take. It’s how the Red Sox became worthy again. Yankees still look bad after their deadline moves and I’m not sold on the Jays.

Detroit has their division locked down. I hate to say it but with Seattle’s arms and the two bats they acquired, they can make some noise but I still expect Houston to take the division. I really expect Correa to turn it on and their line-up is better than Jerry’s kids. Rangers are still in the mix but look like the 3rd place team in the AL West.

steelgolf
Legend
12 hours ago
Reply to  FungoAle

Yep, The Angels are a 72 to 76 win team. They will finish shy of .500

gitchogritchoffmypettis
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Reply to  FungoAle

I don’t know what the sitch is with Yordon Alvarez, but if he comes on and is healthy…. yuck.

Kevin
Trusted Member
13 hours ago
Reply to  Turk's Teeth

Angels are running against the wind, with all due respect to Bob Seger. Nice win today but only enough hitting and pitching to be mediocre. Neto is fun to watch though..

RexFregosi
Super Member
15 hours ago

Just keep swimming.

Eric_in_Portland
Legend
15 hours ago

That’s the kind of wrap up I like!

FungoAle
Legend
15 hours ago

Team of Destiny, Keep the Group Together, Meaningful Baseball…some of Perry’s tidbits tomorrow

Born_in_59
Trusted Member
16 hours ago

I gave up paying attention to the game after the top of the sixth. Man did I miss a great comeback. So, since the opposing team walked Trout intentionally twice, maybe he’s not as washed up as some here are saying.

max
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max
15 hours ago
Reply to  Born_in_59

Ya, in the 9th when they IBBd him, my thought was I would rather face Trout than Ward

BannedInLA
Super Member
14 hours ago
Reply to  max

Perhaps the actual professionals know more than we do? One thing is clear, our offense was Fuck All sans Trout.

max
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max
13 hours ago
Reply to  BannedInLA

Perhaps the actual professionals know more than we do?”

You could be onto something there

gitchogritchoffmypettis
Legend
Reply to  max

Unpossible.

JackFrost
Legend
15 hours ago

Ha, ha. “Random fan” my ass…. That guy is a real player.

This was a set-up, ala Savannah Bananas…

He also got a cookie to hit.

Last edited 15 hours ago by JackFrost
Eric_in_Portland
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14 hours ago
Reply to  JackFrost

Maybe they used one of the rabbit balls from the home run derby

WallyChuckChili
Legend
2 minutes ago

Or a balls used in Yankee games when Judge was chasing Maris

Pineapple12
Legend
16 hours ago

The boys finally sent me home happy on Sunday lol

LTBU !

Last edited 16 hours ago by Pineapple12
FungoAle
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14 hours ago
Reply to  Pineapple12

Drive Home Safely

WallyChuckChili
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16 hours ago

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GrandpaBaseball
Legend
16 hours ago

Jeez 😵  😱  🙀 Screaming Yellow Zonker’s

steelgolf
Legend
16 hours ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

JackFrost
Legend
15 hours ago

 😆 

GrandpaBaseball
Legend
16 hours ago

Down 5-0 and win 8-5, fun game and Ward was the Hero. 😍 

Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
16 hours ago

Start printing the playoffs tickets!!!!

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Last edited 16 hours ago by Senator_John_Blutarsky
Brent
Super Member
16 hours ago

Never a doubt.

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