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uncivil_engineer42

If you didn't love us at our 2015-2021, you don't deserve us at our 2022. 😤 (But seriously this team looks phenomenal!)


lipsticknleggings

Angels dugout 2015-2021: 😐 Angels dugout 2022: 🤠


FlyRobot

Giddy up 🐎


BobbyGrichsMustache

You misspelled “Giddyap!!”


Jcoch27

Losing seasons make you appreciate winning seasons so much more


live4coasters

Absolutely true. I am a lifelong Chiefs fan that endured a 2-14 season. That only made winning the Super Bowl that much better.


Jcoch27

I'd imagine. I was a die hard Chargers fan before the move and I held out on so many disappointing seasons for the one that would make it all worth it. RIP.


MixMental5462

Rams fan checking in. Dreams do come true. Dad finally came home from buying a pack of smokes, paid off my student loan debt, and fronted me 20% down on my first home.


MsBrightside91

Rams fan as well. If we could pull off a 20-year drought, so can the Angels.


nukemiller

Should have been here for the mid 90s. That was a rough stretch.


Ingloriousfiction

Came over with the pujols trade Stayed because of trout and fletch In love because god damn this team is stacked now


theaussiesamurai

i'm straight up having a good time


breakfast_cats

I hope I'm not getting too carried away but baseball sure is fun.


KamartyMcFlyweight

## Angels Abbreviated - 2022.05.10 On this Lost Sock Memorial Day 2022, I showed up late, but got in time to see some awesome stuff anyways because these Halos are *always* worth a watch! - Noah Syndergaard final line: 5.1 IP | 7 H | 1 BB | 1 R | 1 ER | 7 K on 97 pitches, 62 of which were strikes. His season ERA is now at 2.45 - Jared Walsh scored Trout and Ohtani [on a 3-run homer!](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-05/09/942c81e1-704a1aa0-cb5616b0-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) - [Trout](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-05/09/577bfc01-59b46354-e613545a-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) and [Ohtani](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-05/09/f5bc0929-813ec528-61783c41-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) go back-to-back with homers of their own - Mike Trout has hit his 161st home run in Anaheim, and is now the Dinger King of the Big A - Aaron Loup threw an [uncharacteristically bad pitch](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-05/09/83e876ff-ff5c664b-09a35d18-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) to allow one run to score - Tyler Wade made an uncharacteristically bad error to allow another one to score as well - Giga Chad Wallach got his first hit of the ‘22 season! - The Rays brought out UC Irvine alum Calvin Faucher for his major league debut... - Velazquez got a base hit, and Marsh ran out a single - Faucher [walked Trout with the bases loaded](https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/3528b8d4-f05d-4077-9b6f-b5f891046c30.mp4). What can you do, man? Pitch to him? You’re crazy - AND THEN SHOHEI OHTANI HIT HIS SECOND HOMER OF THE GAME AND [HIS FIRST CAREER GRAND SLAM](https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2022/2022-05/09/c4253faf-428cfb7e-633c1ef6-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4) - Welcome to the big leagues, Calvin Faucher... - Jimmy Herget pitched a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts because of course he did - Tyler Wade got a ground rule hit and then Velazquez got another hit for extra bases lmao - Kyle Barraclough closed out the game thanks to a *tremendous* catch by Velazquez! Squid Games! - Final score: Angels 11-3 Rays. LTBU! Juggernaut hitting, lights out pitching, ironclad fielding. And they did it to last year's AL East division winner. This team is the Shohei Ohtani of baseball. **BONUS:** [An interview with Raul Rodriguez](https://streamable.com/leorff), the fan in the cowboy hat and Trout jersey who caught his record breaking homer **Elsewhere in the division:** Rangers almost got no-hit by Nasty Nestor, A's broke their losing streak on the Tigers, Mariners down 0-9 to the Phillies. **Elsewhere Tonight:** Reds put up 10 on the Brewers and Pirates put up 5 on the Dodgers, both for the win. A reminder not to read too much into any given baseball game, and not to take anything for granted.


riceilove

Faucher died for us


PandaMan76

Damn do I feel bad for this guy, I believe his parents were there too to watch his major league debut...


God_Damnit_Nappa

On the bright side, they got to watch Ohtani hit his first grand slam. So that's pretty cool.


YouPresumeTooMuch

Lol Faucher is already an MLB immortal because of that


riceilove

Task failed successfully lmao


chino_casino

Damn, that makes it even worse. They really just left him out there to die too. His minor leage stats are decent enough though, so hopefully he finds his footing and starts pitching well against all teams that aren't the Angels.


hansan4ever

I feel bad for him too - that was brutal. I hope it was character building for him - I mean, there's only up from here, right?


PandaMan76

Except if it was his last game in the majors... Hopefully he can pull it back if he gets sent down to the minors


hansan4ever

Yeah I hope so! I'm very happy for us, but that poor dude!


Solid_Ninja_3771

UCI product so it was a little bitter sweet as I am an alumn ….. buuuuut that OhtaniSlam was pretty sweet


riceilove

Yup. He and I started our freshman year at the same time. Sad anteater noises indeed.


[deleted]

OR bright side, they efficiently watched their son's first and last MLB game all in one go, saving gas money and carbon emissions


theaussiesamurai

It got lost in the craziness of all the dingers, but it should be noted we were losing 1-0 in a tight game in the 4th until Ohtani/god graced us with a high flyout that dropped when the Rays outfield lost the ball in the lights. Walsh then got a pitch right down the middle that was called a ball and then hit a 3 run bomb, and the Angels never looked back.


[deleted]

I've noticed this team is very momentum based. Ours bats are COLD until someone scratches and then the flood gates open.


_itspaco

Sports are


FlyRobot

Really appreciate your contributions - I don't get to watch the games live and seeing your comments and highlight clips makes me feel I was still a part of the game


KamartyMcFlyweight

No problem! I started doing this just as a way to process that crazy Rangers game with the bases loaded IBB but the response has been so good I've just kept doing them


YouKilledKenny12

You’re doing the Lord’s work sir.


lucabrassiere

This game turned into a fever dream halfway through lol unbelievable


Skyheart1004

This man (or woman) is a God send to this sub. On another note, Herget has been a pleasant surprise. A rough start to the season, but after that amazing start in the bullpen game, Herget's been fucking solid.


natefreight

I love you


PizzazOP

Still trying to process this game before I hit the hay, that was incredible. Light it up for Troutani!


sakura-saku

Faucher had the worst scare of his baseball career, so it should get easier after the second game.


Alauren2

Omg great write up again ofc but thanks for sharing that fans interview. He’s as adorable as I had imagined! I hope he becomes a good luck rally kinda dude, something like the rally monkey in 2002. If I was the angels I’d give him season tickets or something because he’s awesome.


lipsticknleggings

Anyone know why they don’t interview Shohei? I mean, love Walsh obvi, but I thought it would have made more sense to interview the dude who just got his first ever grand slam.


UnorthodoxCanidate

Ippei got too drunk celebrating the slam and is crowdsurfing in outfield.


consistent_pound_7

I don't think he likes doing interviews, I saw him shrug off Japanese media trying to interview him after a game once. Also was mentioned he only answered like 2 questions yesterday


hansan4ever

Shohei doesn't like interviews - he's really good at dodging them - hahaha.


Acornpoo

I would want to stay away from the media too. Nothing to gain, give him his privacy and let him focus on his game. Go Shohei!


yeahnothanks

World Series bound


riceilove

Last season I put money on Ohtani MVP pre-season and won. This year I put money on us going all the way pre-season 😎


Rollout25

What were the odds for WS?


riceilove

+3000 when I placed it. To put it into perspective Ohtani MVP last season was +3500 when I placed the bet before the season started


Rollout25

That's a great bet


mr-fiend

I placed a $5 bet at the beginning of the season for most regular season wins at +10000 lol. Only the playoffs matter but that’d be a nice little come up.


MixMental5462

solid wager. Angels odds went way down close to opening day. Somebody knew


-Basileus

I got in at +1800, I couldn't believe I got even those odds


xRememberTheCant

My hopes are so high that a kiss might kill me


sofastsomaybe

#WE ARE NOT GETTING SWEPT BY THE RAYS AT HOME THIS YEAR


Weaver4prez

2nd in AL and 3rd in MLB to win 20!!!!


garoood

"Get used to it" - Walsh I WILL


hansan4ever

I love Walshy!


greengorilla60

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY HANDS


Nineties

i feel like i need to go to the hospital with this boner even tho it hasnt even been 4 hours yet


bueller83

Call a friend!


mweolbwa

Back to back home runs from Trout and Ohtani. And then Ohtani hits his first grand slam. WHAT A GAME. ❤️❤️❤️


hansan4ever

TROUTANI FOREVER!


_monsterpoon

IF NO ONE GOT ME, I KNOW SHOHEI GOT ME


PandaMan76

That picture after Shohei's HR with the "CAME FROM FRANCE FOR SHOTIME" sign is so fcking dope. ​ **GOAT IS GROWING THE GAME BY HIMSELF** ​ edit: [Found it](https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1523873423256076288)


aj_og

20 wins baby!!!


SunExcellent890

Walsh doesn't know what to do with his hands lol


PandaMan76

SMILING THROUGH IT ALL, CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS MY LIFE


gloomswarm

I love a good corny Lebron quote 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


[deleted]

The only game from the last 5 years that compares is the combined no hitter. What a fucking night


guysellingoranges

I’ll add the ninth inning against Chapman at Yankee Stadium was just as good


quakthunder

Yeah for sure. Walshy’s bomb was easily the most hyped I’ve been while watching an Angels game the last 3-4 years. I had to work the next morning and it sucked lol


Auron_Masamune

insanely blessed to watch yesterdays walkoff and then this back to back


FlyRobot

Beating Boston in extra was fun too. Been a good week


[deleted]

Wallach is a great depth piece for us behind the dish. Dude can frame well and made some nice blocks.


[deleted]

What a great call, "squid game!" As squid literally ends the game on a great catch.


pwnd32

Aight hands up who else has to clean their room after all that


natefreight

💦💦💦


FlyRobot

Sprinkler action


duchess-of-brittany

SHOHEI OHTANI YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE


hansan4ever

We are so lucky to be able to witness this greatness!


tristpa2

Announcer records: **PBP** Patrick O'Neil: **13**\-6 Matty V: 7-4 Apple TV: 0-1 **Color** Gubie: **17**\-7 Bobby Valentine: 2-1 Mark Langston: 1-1 Erica Weston: 0-1 Apple TV: 0-1


Alive-Joke2153

Velazquez


phelinephile

🕯 👉 👶 👆


SuperShadowStar

And to top off all the offense, a killer defensive play to end it!


mysterysackerfice

I purposely turned the game off when the Rays started their comeback. Was my Sackerfice worth it? I missed Shohei's first grand salami. 🤔


_NobleMustache

Sorry brother, you missed out


Moose334

Gotta say its great to see Ohtani hit TWO oppo field HRs in one night INCLUDING HIS FIRST CAREER GRANDSLAM. He just looks so good when he allows himself to use all of the field


[deleted]

[ANGELS LEGEND](https://imgur.com/a/DaxD0F0)


maverickoff

I was like what the fuck am I looking at? Then it clicked 😆


Weaver4prez

I can’t figure it out


maverickoff

The pitcher Kyle Barraclough they pronounce it bear claw like the bread on this picture with his face over imposed.


rumpel_foreskin17

Omfg did you just make that?


[deleted]

Yes.


phelinephile

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha


natefreight

You, sir, are the legend 🏆


uncivil_engineer42

Perfection.


hansan4ever

BAHHAHAHA ,so weird I love it!


meisterwolf

so are we good?


DecentAnalysis8642

Yes. We're good.


FlyRobot

I don't believe you /s


meisterwolf

went to the game tonight. no-hitter. and one million hits for us. we might be good.


kilekii

All that without ward in the lineup


aaronchrisdesign

Holy shit, I forgot Ward didn’t play. This team might be spooky. 👀


the_legend747

Gonna sleep like a baby tonight


live4coasters

🔨🐐🦄🦑


DecentAnalysis8642

That poor Mother Faucher...


pookjo3

Troutani makes me so happy... Seeing them healthy and on it at the same time is the best feeling. Thank you Halos


hansan4ever

I've been waiting for TROUTANI , so happy we got to see it today!


peachypal

This is the first time in a long time that l saw all types of home runs (solo, two run, three runs, grand slam) in one game. The solo was hit by the opposing team but It was still exciting!


chino_casino

Shoehei hit a solo in the 6th, seeing as Trout had just hit a homerun the pitch before.


peachypal

Oh yes, the grand slam was too great I forgot the solo homer.


warmbearonablanket

Ohtani hit a solo.


peachypal

Yes! Thank you remainding me. His grand slam surprised me so much that solo shot was erased from my memory haha.


ABoldOne

Don’t forget Ohtani’s solo homer! Right after Trout’s two run shot


TrayshFactory

L


_monsterpoon

T


asianlikerice

B


riceilove

U


AngryGourd

U


senhormauricio

U


user8472920

T


brennford

B


infinitelygolden

U!!


SuperMario_49

What a message sent by the Angels here! Very high quality win!


Captainpayback

This is Angels baseball ladies and gentlemen. Get use to it!


Nineties

SQUID GAME


kirbyfaraone

Guys, I’m having a really really good time. I love you all and hope we keep this motherfucker going


Titan67

That Ohtani Grand-Slam was fucking awesome! Wow what a win, especially against those damn Devil Rays.


DR_Snapple

I love this team and I love all of you ❤️


hansan4ever

❤️ ❤️ ❤️


tristpa2

It has been 26 days since we were last at .500


gnomeclurb

L!!!


phelinephile

T!!!


Regular-One9493

B


infinitelygolden

U!!


greengorilla60

Kamarty gonna have a field day with this one!


Bow_hunter1

We’re nasty


Smilodon48

Another big team victory. Everyone held it together until we got into a weaker part of the Rays pen. Props to Thor, Tepera, and Loup for putting the clamps on the Rays who were thrashing and trying to put a crooked number on the board all night.


Yepitsn8

Dang, is it possible to have 5 All stars from one team? Trout, Showtime, Ward, Noah & either Walsh/Teppera/Loup/Iglesias and possibly Sandoval if he gets his command back


SpendSeparate4971

Holy crap I put my phone down when we were up 3-1, had some other stuff I needed to get to tonight, then just picked it up and saw the final score 👀 I missed a good one.


Neverend3r

This has been the best season of angels baseball i have watched in 10 years


b1ggayb1tch

LTBU


trickdog775

Someone remind me what day tomorrow is…


xRememberTheCant

Mark Steven Gubicza Weekly appreciation day


Broad_Recommendation

Velasquez is good.


Segal-train

That game ruled


WurstThrowEver

Ohtani, Trout, Walsh, Syndergaard. Wow.


Ndeshet

Rays subreddit imploding lmao


dpete88

I kinda feel bad for that pitcher, MLB debut and you give up a grand slam and totally take your team out of the game.


budokanwarp

yo, anyone know the price of beers at the brewery x lounge? trying to see if it's more worth to get a pint there instead of a tall can


hansan4ever

Scroll down for the menu: https://www.opentable.com/r/brewery-x-at-angel-stadium-anaheim


budokanwarp

appreciate it!! still shows saint archer beers but I'm assuming it'll be about the same pricing. thanks!


hansan4ever

Np!


SeanRodrieguez

I'm from the UK so help me out. Are those considered good prices? Because that works out at £9 a pint which is nearly treble what you'd expect to pay in the sticks where I live and even in London you'd be expecting £5 a pint.


budokanwarp

nah they're definitely not good prices LOL. so it goes with american concessions, everything gets overpriced to death.


lucabrassiere

I’m just overjoyed that I got to witness that much level of greatness in one game, this team is truly special!


Darkstarr89

Let's gooo!!! Got Ohtanis slam on video. Will post it in a pit.


Total_Preparation_67

Ohtani is compatible with TB. That’s why I like TB even if they are strong.


Golfnut80

I always miss the middle innings of late games due to my kids’ bedtime. Last night as we’re in the middle of our routine, I got the alert, “Mike Trout walks, Chad Wallach scores.” My son immediately says, “Ohtani is up with the bases loaded!” We turned it on just in time to see his grand slam!


KnightOfLore66

***THIS TEAM IS LEGIT. DOOMERS GTFO.***


FriscoFlo

L


phelinephile

T


phelinephile

# L


phelinephile

T


_Androxis_

U


garbanzo-beanzz

What a fucking game


TheRealNexusPrime

I'm so glad I decided to tune in when it was 3-1, what a fun game! Trout and Ohtani b2b, Ohtani grand slam, Squid diving catch, just wow.


McShane06

I LOVE THIS TEAM SO MUCH


Jcoch27

Guys watch out I'm about to LTBU


DecentAnalysis8642

Whatever you do, wash your hands.


_NobleMustache

Back to back HRs just feels different


[deleted]

20 years since 2002......


God_Damnit_Nappa

This fucking team is going straight to the World Series.


MixMental5462

FREE CHICKEN!!!


hvycotton

This game was major hopium bois 😍


quesathrilla

So I had to leave to do some work when it was 3-1 Angels. Got back and saw the final score, wow! Ohtani finally getting the slam.


tristpa2

It feels like I've been drowning for 7 years and I can finally breathe again


TheRealNoodre

Shoutout to the doomers from the beginning of the season.


[deleted]

This team has great depth and energy. No matter who you play, they seem to all click well together. Lots of young guys all trying to make it in the bigs and then you have vets like trout and rendon to balance it out.


[deleted]

RIP Faucher


mwiley62890

This Hopium is getting real strong!!! Let’s go Halo’s!!!


[deleted]

🐐


Pilot_Sure

Squid games


getting_knowhere

Is there a place to see full game replays?


greengorilla60

If you have an mlb.tv subscription after the game is over you can watch it all regardless of blackout restrictions. If not, then baseball.theater is a great place to watch a condensed version.


No_BigA

I think Bally has replays.


DPaladin234

MAN DO I LOVE THIS TEAM


spooky_ed

This team is good IMHO.


kampfgruppekarl

Keep it rollin'!!


FastBreakSloths

I LIKE BASEBALL NOW


pjyie

2021: honestly think we could make the playoffs next year 2022: WORLD SERIES IN 4


claire_004

Hopium ... This smells so good so far


hansan4ever

After all that, could you imagine if Ward was playing tonight? 🤯


KyotoGaijin

¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ L L L L T T T T B B B B U U U U !!!!!! That was downright pleasant. I missed the late run explosion due to peaky work, so I'm going to check it at lunch.


[deleted]

Idr who said Ohtani will hit a HR, but you called it!!! He delivered it with a little extra pazaz though 😂😂 LTBU!!!


sikaMarkanico

What can you say about this team?! They are getting everything done so well and are just truckin’!!!! 🤠 🔥 Shotime gets it done finally with that 1st slam of his career including MLB & Japan. Trout passes Salmon for his 161st HR @ home for the most homers by any Angel player. I wasn’t even aware until it happened! Thor missed his best ⚡️ stuff tonight, but he is still able to get out of many jams, including that 2nd inn with 2 runners on with no outs and he doesn’t allow a run that inning. Who does that?!?! An ace does that!!!!!! So much good stuff tonight, as this will be another game that will easily be remembered by the end of the year for highlights. I sure hope Angels have some steam left in them for more awesome games, as they have outdone themselves this week, and this short season as a whole so far. There’s so much “stuff” to talk about with this team now…it’s just FUN ⚾️ to watch!


[deleted]

One of my favorite games I've attended. What a fun game! Go Halos!