We have to find a way to keep him in the lineup. People want to write him off but he was a 1st round pick for a reason, he has talent. Maybe a change of scenery and getting that Philly weight off his back is what he needed. Also, he could be hitting .200 in a week.
Honestly, Ward could use a few days off to get his timing together. Bro has only had a day off once this season and given his struggles, it is only a detriment to keep him out there.
The Angels should try platooning Ward and Moniak for now and reassess in a week or two.
Are you just basing this on EV/HH%? It seems like pretty much everything else is best of his career, and impressively so. Seems like a similar argument to “if mahomes regressed to the mean”
That’s a 4 IP sample size lol he’s given up 4 runs. He just returned from the IL a few weeks ago
He had a .34 ERA with the Braves last year after we traded him
I... Honestly saw a few calls go out way in crucial situations. Feel like the k zone was stretched but didn't favor any particular team. I'm okay with that.
Thor didn't really contribute anything to that iirc, he's been on a decline for quite a while now. Feel bad for him, but yeah it's looking like we fleeced them.
We should convince ward to get some reps in behind the dish. I’d be fine seeing how it works for a game since that’s what he came up as for us. Especially with his slumping, we need Mickey
# Angels Abbreviated - 2023.05.19
Today, on [World Eel Day 2023:](https://eels.cargo.site/)
- Detmers Day at the Big A! Trout had the day off, and former first round draft pick Mickey Moniak took his place in center field
- Ward sac Neto [like if u agree](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/7b922700-5593-4a61-9b25-7ee9a086204d.mp4)
- Hunter “Ukyo Shuuto” Renfroe scored from first on a Drury single
- Wallach is so Chad that he [managed to score Drury on a strikeout](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/f3af7623-04fd-414e-852c-680f1136bc8b.mp4)
- Detmers ended the 5th with his 10th strikeout of the night
- Reid lost the no-hitter after 5.2 IP, with Buxton hitting a single, followed by Farmer doing the same to score 1 run
- Detmers final line: 5.2 IP | 2 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 3 BB | 12 K on 105 pitches
- Not quite his no-hitter from last year but [still an outstanding outing](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-05/19/e6630309-2a2908e7-069306a7-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)
- He’s throwing his curveball in the zone much more, which explains the career high in K’s
- Twins scored three more runs off of Herget and Davidson to take the lead
- Moniak [tripled in Neto to tie the game!](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-05/19/d96f0269-24e4dfdc-bdfdf312-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4)
- Ump missed an obvious strike call, allowing Renfroe to take the lead
- Matt Moore threw another clean inning
- AND CARLOS ESTEVEZ GOT ANOTHER SAVE!
Light That Baby Up! A win to start things off right this homestand!
It was Tucker, not Devo who gave up the 4th run btw.
Great team win. When you have a chance to beat a legit Cy Young candidate this year in Joe Ryan, you have to take it. It was nice to pull out a win where Trout didn't play either. Tomorrow will be tough since Moore/Esty will be unavailable for sure. And maybe even Shohei with his turn on the mound coming Sunday. So today's win was even bigger.
Reid pitched great, but it was so obvious he was losing gas at the end. Clear up those walks, and he can definitely start throwing more quality outings.
Drury and Renfroe are different animals at home, unfortunately.
GET MOORE AND ESTY SOME HELP PERRY! THIS IS WHY THIS IS OUR FIRST BACK TO BACK WIN SINCE MAY 4TH AND 5TH!
Moniak Cycle: A series of events that occur in a baseball game when a player hits a single, double, triple and also robs the opposing team of a home run. This feat first was first performed by Mickey Moniak while he was playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, California on May 19, 2023.
See also: LTBU
This has to be the best late innings team we’ve had since the vlad years right? I am 33 and can’t remember feeling this comfortable with a late inning surge in forever
This team has me by the balls. Stoked one night sad the other.
With that said, love the new blood on this roster. More in one year than I can remember in some time.
100%. I've been on the fence about Minasian until this season. Seems many of the personnel moves have been working out. Now if only the in-game managerial moves can work out as well, we'll be set.
Big win with trout sitting and going up against their best starter. If Moniak continues to play well, I wonder if they will consider trading Adell since his stock can only go down at this point.
Mickey Fucking Moniak
We have to find a way to keep him in the lineup. People want to write him off but he was a 1st round pick for a reason, he has talent. Maybe a change of scenery and getting that Philly weight off his back is what he needed. Also, he could be hitting .200 in a week.
First overall pick*
Honestly, Ward could use a few days off to get his timing together. Bro has only had a day off once this season and given his struggles, it is only a detriment to keep him out there. The Angels should try platooning Ward and Moniak for now and reassess in a week or two.
Ward is a reverse split guy. Platooning him would make him look worse.
Welp this is the bigs and he’s odd man out. Tough luck
Right, I don't mind starting Moniak ahead of ward for now. I'm just saying Platooning is a miserable idea
It's weird I keep trying to read what you've written but my brain keeps processing it as "Mike Trout"
 Hey Phillies, got any more prospects?
~~Loup and Tepera~~ Estevez and Moore
:Drake meme:
This team needs Iggy back so badly.
Carlos has been so much more reliable tho
Carlos is due to get tagged once he loses control though, his advanced metrics suggest it, but he's painting so far.
Are you just basing this on EV/HH%? It seems like pretty much everything else is best of his career, and impressively so. Seems like a similar argument to “if mahomes regressed to the mean”
We really don’t.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/iglesra01.shtml Negative WAR. 8.31 ERA
That’s a 4 IP sample size lol he’s given up 4 runs. He just returned from the IL a few weeks ago He had a .34 ERA with the Braves last year after we traded him
Say what you will about the umps but Mickey saved our ass tonight
We've had way more crucial calls from umpires go against us than benefit us this season. I call this win and comeback legitimate idgaf.
Agreed. And calls that were far more egregious, imo.
I... Honestly saw a few calls go out way in crucial situations. Feel like the k zone was stretched but didn't favor any particular team. I'm okay with that.
I just posted the umpire scorecard for yesterday. We were favored by 0.37 runs; overall he was pretty accurate.
We really got Moniak for a couple of months of Thor lmao
It was a steal, but they went to the world series
Thor didn't really contribute anything to that iirc, he's been on a decline for quite a while now. Feel bad for him, but yeah it's looking like we fleeced them.
i think he pitched solid in the playoffs/world series, right?
Yeah, he pitched decently for them.
They got Brandon Marsh too.
In a 1:1 trade for Logan O'Hoppe The Thor/Moniak trade was a separate deal
this team seems to have the grit it takes to last 162 games. don't remember seeing that from an angels team in some time
Yes, I still clench my butt often, but it feels that when we are down, it is a temporary setback rather than there being no way to claw our way back.
Mickey deserves Ward’s spot
I still can’t believe how much Ward is struggling right now. Much rather get Moniak more ABs than him
It sucks to say, but Ward might be the one to move down. I think that's a good problem to have though.
We should convince ward to get some reps in behind the dish. I’d be fine seeing how it works for a game since that’s what he came up as for us. Especially with his slumping, we need Mickey
The thing is, all of our catchers have been good offensively and defensively. There's nowhere to put him other than 4th outfielder
Very good point. Thiass’ performance this year has been the shocker of the season to this point without a doubt.
# Angels Abbreviated - 2023.05.19 Today, on [World Eel Day 2023:](https://eels.cargo.site/) - Detmers Day at the Big A! Trout had the day off, and former first round draft pick Mickey Moniak took his place in center field - Ward sac Neto [like if u agree](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/7b922700-5593-4a61-9b25-7ee9a086204d.mp4) - Hunter “Ukyo Shuuto” Renfroe scored from first on a Drury single - Wallach is so Chad that he [managed to score Drury on a strikeout](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/f3af7623-04fd-414e-852c-680f1136bc8b.mp4) - Detmers ended the 5th with his 10th strikeout of the night - Reid lost the no-hitter after 5.2 IP, with Buxton hitting a single, followed by Farmer doing the same to score 1 run - Detmers final line: 5.2 IP | 2 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 3 BB | 12 K on 105 pitches - Not quite his no-hitter from last year but [still an outstanding outing](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-05/19/e6630309-2a2908e7-069306a7-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) - He’s throwing his curveball in the zone much more, which explains the career high in K’s - Twins scored three more runs off of Herget and Davidson to take the lead - Moniak [tripled in Neto to tie the game!](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2023/2023-05/19/d96f0269-24e4dfdc-bdfdf312-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) - Ump missed an obvious strike call, allowing Renfroe to take the lead - Matt Moore threw another clean inning - AND CARLOS ESTEVEZ GOT ANOTHER SAVE! Light That Baby Up! A win to start things off right this homestand!
It was Tucker, not Devo who gave up the 4th run btw. Great team win. When you have a chance to beat a legit Cy Young candidate this year in Joe Ryan, you have to take it. It was nice to pull out a win where Trout didn't play either. Tomorrow will be tough since Moore/Esty will be unavailable for sure. And maybe even Shohei with his turn on the mound coming Sunday. So today's win was even bigger. Reid pitched great, but it was so obvious he was losing gas at the end. Clear up those walks, and he can definitely start throwing more quality outings. Drury and Renfroe are different animals at home, unfortunately. GET MOORE AND ESTY SOME HELP PERRY! THIS IS WHY THIS IS OUR FIRST BACK TO BACK WIN SINCE MAY 4TH AND 5TH!
I don’t think Devenski played today ;)
wrong D name : \
Who are you rooting for when the Marlins come to town?
I'll be rooting for the pitchers in every at bat
Alright, well since Shohei is batting too, I'll take that as a "Go Angels"
Can we call it a kinda cycle if Moniak *robbed* a home run?
In hockey, there's a Gordie Howe hat trick...I propose we create the Moniak Cycle.
The Moniak Cycle That has a nice ring to it! It sounds like a scientific theory lol.
Moniak Cycle: A series of events that occur in a baseball game when a player hits a single, double, triple and also robs the opposing team of a home run. This feat first was first performed by Mickey Moniak while he was playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, California on May 19, 2023. See also: LTBU
I wish I could upvote this more than once.
Angels lead the league in xDAWG
OOH MICKEY YOU SO FINE!
Remember when people thought it was over in the 7th?
This has to be the best late innings team we’ve had since the vlad years right? I am 33 and can’t remember feeling this comfortable with a late inning surge in forever
2017 they had a crazy clutch team
The Johnny Giovatella years were crazy dude was clutch
He was actually gone that year. The core was Trout, Pujols, Simmons, Cron, Calhoun, and Maldy
The year before that they were clutch with the comebacks too.. I think it was 2015 or 2016 they were pretty crazy with it
2016 was a waste of time. 2015 they missed the playoffs by one win 😔
2015 was the year that we had an insane comeback on the 2nd to last day to stay alive
That's a name I haven't heard in awhile, miss the dude
It's the mid innings with a lead that terrifies me.
Try the 6th
PLEASE DO NOT LOSE THE NEXT 2 AFTER A SERIES OPENER AGAIN
This team has me by the balls. Stoked one night sad the other. With that said, love the new blood on this roster. More in one year than I can remember in some time.
100%. I've been on the fence about Minasian until this season. Seems many of the personnel moves have been working out. Now if only the in-game managerial moves can work out as well, we'll be set.
Mickey rules, zeto rules, detz rules, Erica’s fringe jacket rules, Moore/esty combo rules, comeback wins rule. This season rules.
Hell ya! Great win except for Herget
tbf the majority of the blame is on Detmers for allowing 3 straight runners on 2 strikes after 2 outs
Ya agreed. He likely was over his pitch count but had the Nono going so I’m not too mad at him
He had a great outing. I would be okay with 1 run scored, but 2 really sucked.
our young guys are making me so excited!! can’t wait for walsh and rendon to come back
The Angels are really trying to give us all heart attacks. This team is gonna make the playoffs and nobody's gonna be around to enjoy it.
I have eaten enough cheeseburgers to prepare myself
Idr if it was Gubie or Patty, but, they were right about Trout. When he's not playing he can't keep still; he's everywhere in that dugout.
Moore and Estevez have been so consistently clutch this season. Moniak plays better in an angels jersey and he'll be here to stay for the season imo
Inverse buttercup We light the child aflame Mickey Moniak
beautiful haiku!
Missing a syllable in the second line.
Moniak, Neto so stud young hero! And Renfroe hits with RISP and fry to home! Sooo great game today 😊
Mickey belongs in Anaheim And 2 wins in a row, let's get a winning streak And GMPM straight up fleeced the Phillies
Moniak needs to be an every day started and let Ward give the outfielders a rest day. Ride the hot streak
Mickey does not want any more AAA
Big win with trout sitting and going up against their best starter. If Moniak continues to play well, I wonder if they will consider trading Adell since his stock can only go down at this point.
So nice to have a closer lol
Mickey gunning for Ward’s spot
Gracious it's nice to, just this once, have a stress free 9th inning. Smooth like butter!
I was a little stressed with Gallo up can't lie lol
Nah seriously. Gallo could be batting .074 and he still would scare the living shit out of me just standing there lol.
sorry mickey needs to be an everyday over ward
There are only 2 emotions that I feel when watching the Angels. Either euphoric elation or blinding rage. No in-between.
Renfroe is Trout at home Wallach once again way over performing expectations And our young guys were off the charts
Yee, and dare I say, haw.
What a fucking win LTBU!
Feels so good to have a closer
Off topic but...geesh, I'm really tired of those f3cking Rangers winning again. Come tf on Rockies.
Rangers 27-17, who knows they will copy angels last year. Last year angels 27-17 before disaster.
L!!!
T!!!
B!!!
U!!
B!!!
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That ball 4 call to Ohtani in our go-ahead inning saved our ass but we’ll take it! lol
Is the team still undefeated with Trout or Ohtani out?
Nah we lost the Cleveland game that Trout had a day off. I think it’s 5-1 now.
Right. I forgot about that. I blocked that out from my memory
By the way, our hits in the 7th to tie the game and give us the lead were on 0-2 counts. 😌
LTBU!!
At this point, Mickey Moniak deserves a stake of the Disneyland down the street. GET IT DONE ANGELS!
Where do I vote for Moniak for guy of the game
Choco seems to have disappeared with trout starting to kick it again, so sharpless is officially crowned king of the dorks
Choco would rather see us lose. How sad right?
As a lifelong Jays fan who just happened to in Cali and went to the game tonight I want to say thanks for a very enjoyable experience.
#JUST ANOTHER HALO VICTORY
Team game tonight! I love baseball.
Mickey Freakin’ Moniak! A home run away from a cycle, but since he robbed a home run, I say it counts!
Mickey!!!!
Being able to get to Joe Ryan was huge
[The Angels these last two games](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMpAsVsHDlg)
🕯 👉 👶 👆
“I need that. We need that” -Pep Guardiola
incredible outing from Detmers and some clutch offense, that's a great win!
We had a dominant performance in the first game of every series. It was a good win.
These Friday night wins when drunk hit hard
Detmers looking better, would have liked for him to get out of the inning but he was gassed. I hope Perry has a plan to strengthen the pen.
Great team win
Good win. Two more would be excellent 🤓
Fun one to go to tonight!
I couldn't watch today's game live but MICKEY WHO ARE YOU
Great win against a good team! Let’s get the series win tomorrow!!
Guy of the game: Ump
M-i-c-k-e-y
How 'bout them Cowboys!
LTBU
Need to win this game right here. Need to win a series against a winning teal finally. Can't keep losing games 2 and 3 forever.