Sacramento is the capital of California. It is supposed to be the most important city in this state. And maybe it was 150 years ago. But these days the only time I hear them is when there is political news/ads, or if the Sacramento Kings are playing.
We will hear them a lot these next few years though due to the A’s being stuck there. Even if they don’t even use Sacramento offically, the Angels broadcast, social media, and people with eyes know it is Sacramento. And whenever you feel bad as an Angels fan, you can always say “at least I’m not an A’s fan” and feel better.
Anyway, Jack Kochanowicz was the starter today. Would he sack SAC or be sacked by SAC? He went 4+ innings giving up 4 runs (3 earned) on 6 hits striking out 6 and walking 5. That’s… Not good. Very inneficent. Lots of walks. Left with the lead, but no win for him today. Oh and a runner on base. Yes it was a walk.
The bats did their job though. Lots of home runs. And the A’s hit theirs as well. Jeez that’s a lot of home runs this game. Like it is a home run derby or something.
Highlighted Recap
After Jack escaped a bases loaded jam in the first,
Logan thanked him by hitting a 2 run BOMB out past everything in left!
Too bad that Anderson made an error at 2b and that Jack hung a pitch that got crushed in the 2nd.
Not to fear, Neto is here, and he hit a 2 run jack in the 3rd!
Logan decided we need insurance and added one in the 4th.
Oh and Jo Adell wanted to hit one too.
Jack went out for the 5th. And gave up another home run.
At least the bullpen was in now. OH NO. THE BULLPEN IS IN NOW! Annnnnnnnd Ian Anderson gave up a home run in the 7th.
In the 8th, the Angels scored the first run of the game not on a home run with a Soler double after a Ward Triple!
The Angels loaded the bases and almost did a NOBLETIGER (No-Outs Bases-Loaded Ending with Team Incapable of Getting Easy Run) but got a run due to a wild, WILD pitch.
9th inning time and need for some insurance. Ward was having himself a day and singled in a run for his 3rd hit of the game.
Soler said “let’s hang 10” and drove in Ward as well.
No Jansen today. So who gets the ninth tonight? Brogdon. I don’t even know who that is. Anyway Angels win their 6th in a row. And I’m so happy right now.
Upcoming
One more in Sacramento tomorrow for a day game. And then back home for the Marlins. Yet another franchise that is in a worse spot than the Angels. Be thankful for that.
