Hey look, it is Sandy! I miss Patrick Sandoval and his magnificent beard. Those players end up in Boston all the time somehow. Hope things work out for him, he has had a rough year so far in Bawston. Still, I would like a win, even though that would be very hard given this pathetic Angels offense.
At least we had Detmers going for the Angels. He has become the vet Ace of the staff ever since Soriano got dealt, and is more likely to remain on the team now that Stan owns the Angels. Today he went 6 innings, giving up no runs on 1 hit, striking out 9 and walking 1. 6th straight Quality Start for Detmers. I am so proud.
But hey, that shabby offense was able to score this time! 4 whole runs for Detmers! It has been literal months since he has gotten that much run support. And proof again that pitching wins are stupid and I hate them.
Highlighted Recap
The Angels scored first in a GIDP by Moore in the 2nd. 2 outs for a run is so pathetic, but it has been so bad we take that.
The Angels added on in the 3rd with a single by Siri.
And another by Grissom!
And the defense was good as well as Siri makes the catch in the bottom of the 3rd!
In the 5th, another GIDP run and this is a 4 run game!
It was the 2nd time the Angels have scored 4 runs in a game all month! Last time on Sat in that 6-1 win in Pitt. So of course after Detmers pitches 6 shutout innings that Fermin comes in for the 7th and gives up one immediately.
At least it wasn’t totally blown. Yet. A 3 run lead is scary with this bullpen in THIS park. Which is why it was great that Neto hit a 2 run BOMB in the 9th!
That makes it easier for Natera Jr to close this game and get the Angels their 55th win.
8 more wins to go to avoid 100 losses.
Upcoming
One more in Bawston tomorrow, and no game Thursday. Angels go to DC this weekend.
