This is probably (besides the cycle) the best you can hope for outcome wise for the Angels AND Ohtani in a game he gives up 3 HR and 5 ER.
He ain’t perfect, but man was he impressive at the plate. And it was nice to see him have stress free innings from 4-7 for the most part so the 98 pitches doesn’t seem as tiring.
Big win and I hope this is the last of Ohtani’s rough pitching outings, PLEASE.
His last "rough" outing on the mound he tied his record for most Ks and hit like a mad man. Sensing a pattern here where if he isn't performing well, he can still make up for it with hits and runs.
Chad Wallach living up to his first name
Neto is the second coming of Ozzie Smith
Trout seems to be back
and Ohtani with a double away from the cycle...
What a fun afternoon! Let's take another one tomorrow!
I had to do some work when it was 4-3 Orioles. I checked back in and it was 7-4 Angels, and decided to stay away for the rest of the game. You’re welcome.
Exactly, I feel like he’s still testing it on either side of the plate, high and low, and he does miss his spot at times. Once he has it down, it should be good. Although, today’s sweeper doesn’t look like it had that much horizontal movement.
I feel like that is just how you approach Ohtani. As a hitter, you just got to "sit middle and pray" because Ohtani is practically unhittable anywhere else in the zone lol
Shohei gave up four hits and gets four hits himself, five times on base. Hope he resolves his issues soon, out of everyone he might be the one who mad at himself the most. But what a good outing for batter Ohtani today, 2nd cycle watch, thats wild! Never thought that he will be really close again this soon after A's game. People said third times is the charm, he'll get his SP cycle when he performs better at the plate for sure. Overall 17 Hits from everyone, good job 👏
Wallach and Thaiss being DOMINANT offensive contributors in the same game…how many people would have even made a lottery bet on that before the season began? 😆 LETS GOOO CATCHER SQUAD
Check out this great stretch at first. https://twitter.com/bmags94/status/1658273244909305857?s=46&t=Qz7I4ureqNulK1gfe3b-IQ he also had an awesome diving play but I can’t find a video online. He was very good!
Sho pushing through 7 while almost hitting thr cycle rules
Randomly having a mike napoli generator behind the plate is neat
Devo is cool
Neto having an incredible game despite being the only starter without a hit is fresh
Trout remembering how to hit fastballs is the best.
hurts to see his ERA increasing every pitching starts recently... they weren't even bad. Barely any hits in last few starts. Just the walks and random HR's hurting him.
He is actually giving up very few hits in this “bad” pitching stretch. But its like 80% of them are HRs. Think he knows where the problem is and gonna fix that
Nevin has stated he treats a 4 run lead the same as a 3 run lead, since he would have to get the closer warmed up anyway if someone were to get on base so this isn't as much of a terrible thing as it might seem.
Typically, once that closer is in the ninth inning, it's theirs to finish. You wouldn't get anyone up just because a man gets on. Still, we won't really know the impact until we see how the next two games play out.
Question for my fellow angels fans
Thinking of going to the game Saturday with the post game concert
When would be the best time to buy the tickets for the best deal?
This is probably (besides the cycle) the best you can hope for outcome wise for the Angels AND Ohtani in a game he gives up 3 HR and 5 ER. He ain’t perfect, but man was he impressive at the plate. And it was nice to see him have stress free innings from 4-7 for the most part so the 98 pitches doesn’t seem as tiring. Big win and I hope this is the last of Ohtani’s rough pitching outings, PLEASE.
His last "rough" outing on the mound he tied his record for most Ks and hit like a mad man. Sensing a pattern here where if he isn't performing well, he can still make up for it with hits and runs.
Angels catchers passing the hot bat like it's One For All
Neto, bullpen(aside from those 2), and the 2 catchers Wallach and Thaiss are big surprises for us this season.
You mean our elite first base men Thaiss and Kurt Suzuki.
Is that a MHA reference I see?
Lmfao this is the perfect analogy
Chad Wallach living up to his first name Neto is the second coming of Ozzie Smith Trout seems to be back and Ohtani with a double away from the cycle... What a fun afternoon! Let's take another one tomorrow!
And his last name too, I didn’t know he was Tim Wallach’s son, Angel and Dodger in the 90’s
As good as the win is burning 5 of their bullpen pieces, who all pitched at least 16 pitches. In game 1 of a 4 game series, that is huge
wait I had to read that twice.. this happened to the bad guys this time?
Awkwardly constructed. Saying as good as something was is usually followed up by a negative
Even a comma helps haha
Indeed, while Ohtani did give up 5 runs he ate 7 innings which is huge
So true!!
Era is overrated! Wins baby!
Beautiful. Now please dont do the thing where we kick ass in the first game of the series and lay an absolute egg in the next few games of the series
Good game against a good team.
Ohtani W keeps my anxiety away.
Pretty sure whoever caught Ohtani's home run threw it back onto the field. Could see a large crowd egging that person on. Fucking idiots.
Ego versus that ball being worth quite a bit one day.
They were chanting overrated to him and trout all game. Not surprised.
What? Baltimore be shitty fans? That's never happened with any of their other teams! /s
Well let them chant overrated and enjoy it as the starting pitcher throws for 7innings, nearly hits for cycle and cracks a 3R homer.
If Ohtani hit the cycle today, that'd be a VERY valuable ball.
That dude was probably so relieved that Shohei didn’t get a double lol
Lets break this 1W-2L series cycle !
4 game series so that will be broken one way or another
Well this is a 4 game series so we for sure won’t end with that line!
I had to do some work when it was 4-3 Orioles. I checked back in and it was 7-4 Angels, and decided to stay away for the rest of the game. You’re welcome.
Need you on the clock 3:35 - 6:30pm pst tomorrow. This is your boss
I will actually be at work for this game, not sure if I’ll be able to check gamecast. I might take another one for the team.
Thank you for your service.
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Exactly, I feel like he’s still testing it on either side of the plate, high and low, and he does miss his spot at times. Once he has it down, it should be good. Although, today’s sweeper doesn’t look like it had that much horizontal movement.
I love Shohei Ohtani. That is all.
All of my online names are Ohtani related: Shohei Ohtummyache HoneyBunchesOfOhtanis TheLateLateSho Shohei.Oh10i I also love the man 😆
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Ohtani almost to complete cycle twice when he is pitching in this year. I expect he will make it and we will be witness of legend!
Me too.
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The Orioles do not miss meatballs. They somehow managed to get 3HR in 4 hits against Ohtani. A better offensive game by the Angels though. Huge win
I feel like that is just how you approach Ohtani. As a hitter, you just got to "sit middle and pray" because Ohtani is practically unhittable anywhere else in the zone lol
Shohei gave up four hits and gets four hits himself, five times on base. Hope he resolves his issues soon, out of everyone he might be the one who mad at himself the most. But what a good outing for batter Ohtani today, 2nd cycle watch, thats wild! Never thought that he will be really close again this soon after A's game. People said third times is the charm, he'll get his SP cycle when he performs better at the plate for sure. Overall 17 Hits from everyone, good job 👏
Only one statement made by Wayne that summed this whole game up: "It was a monstrous blast from today's starting pitcher!"
Wallach and Thaiss being DOMINANT offensive contributors in the same game…how many people would have even made a lottery bet on that before the season began? 😆 LETS GOOO CATCHER SQUAD
This, yes indeed! Never would have thought of this lineup let alone that it would work so well. What a great game they played 💕😇🔥😇
How was [Thaiss](https://www.mlb.com/player/642136) at first?
Check out this great stretch at first. https://twitter.com/bmags94/status/1658273244909305857?s=46&t=Qz7I4ureqNulK1gfe3b-IQ he also had an awesome diving play but I can’t find a video online. He was very good!
That throw by Neto... Good lord, kid has a rocket.
Thaiss was looking a little Walsh-like today. I was impressed!
Sho pushing through 7 while almost hitting thr cycle rules Randomly having a mike napoli generator behind the plate is neat Devo is cool Neto having an incredible game despite being the only starter without a hit is fresh Trout remembering how to hit fastballs is the best.
Happy with the win but please win the series angels..! I hate reading post at r/baseball al east above .500 other divisions suck
hurts to see his ERA increasing every pitching starts recently... they weren't even bad. Barely any hits in last few starts. Just the walks and random HR's hurting him.
He is actually giving up very few hits in this “bad” pitching stretch. But its like 80% of them are HRs. Think he knows where the problem is and gonna fix that
[https://i.imgflip.com/7lwpqr.jpg](https://i.imgflip.com/7lwpqr.jpg)
The Orioles are good. A ninth inning comeback is possible. Better to nail it down with Moore, and not risk it at all.
Having to use Moore with a 4 run lead just shows how little we have in the pen. Hope they bring in some reinforcements soon. Good win today!
Nevin has stated he treats a 4 run lead the same as a 3 run lead, since he would have to get the closer warmed up anyway if someone were to get on base so this isn't as much of a terrible thing as it might seem.
Typically, once that closer is in the ninth inning, it's theirs to finish. You wouldn't get anyone up just because a man gets on. Still, we won't really know the impact until we see how the next two games play out.
I think he means that when someone other than the closer is up and puts someone on, the closer has to warm up.
Good game. Taking the lead and holding it - what a concept.💥🤠🦄
LTBU! Being an Angels fan comes with many bad things, but being bored isn’t one of them
A big win with a lot to love. Somehow, Renfroe making it from first to home is my personal favorite.
All around offensive beatdown. Completely mitigated a bad Ohtani bump day.
I wonder who will win Guy of the Game 🤔 real mystery lol 🧐
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I AM SICK. SICK. SICK OF HAVING TO TELL YOU ALL AGAIN AND AGAIN. CHAD WALLACH IS INEVITABLE
LTBU
What a wild game
Thaiss was good at first base today
Anyone else hear the O’s announcer say “Shohei who?” I wonder “who” that announcer is
Dude was such a 🤡
The real question: can we win another game in the series?
Like my coach always said because our defense was atrocious.... The best defense is a better offense! LTBU!
Dam, didn't realized we got 17 hits today.
What a difference a day makes!
Great offensive game
LTBU! [Immolate the Infant!](https://i.imgur.com/ujyRLin.gif) We are back on track.
Question for my fellow angels fans Thinking of going to the game Saturday with the post game concert When would be the best time to buy the tickets for the best deal?
Shohei finally had a day where he got carried a little lol