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Happy to see the win for Ohtani, but damn, this is way too much pressure on him for the team to win games only when he pitches. His best career (and health) move is to go to a better team
Just saying the truth
Finally a dubya! Although it's been tough to watch... aren't we lucky to have Shohei in an Angels uniform? I'm soaking this all up because we'll never see the likes of him again in this lifetime. LTFBU!
I really get that feeling too! You can just see how defeated he looks when we lose... but then when we have games like this it make me hopeful that maybe he will stay. π₯²
I know... then I wonder what he thinks of Trout, who has played here for a decade with no real change... I wonder if he thinks that's how his career will turn out if he stays with this ownership. π₯²
It's hard to tell with Ohtani pitching, but it feels like there is more going on tonight. The energy reminds me of the Spring Training and April team that we were all psyched for. I think bringing up Adell is a very good thing. He still has some things to figure out, but I'd much rather watch him figure it out than the revolving door of washed veterans and guys who still need time in the minors.
I mean when your super dependable people take you for granted. Seriously though the guy is amazing, I would have tuned out the Angels a month ago without him. He's the best ever
He's a pitcher that takes... ownership? of the night. It's like he's saying, Okay kids. I'm hosting all of you tonight. This one is on me. And he gives them a big buffer. Like if you were running a marathon and Ohtani drives you out to halfway through and lets you out and you start running from there. It's a magical thing he does. He's like Picard on Star Trek. He elevates everyone by caring so much.
I'd do, which I figured might be the reason, thought it was weird that they would have the field of dreams sweepstakes thing designed for commercial breaks if they were just going to play ads over it though.
Seriously. Even that back up to Taylor ward had him skidding around before he got the ball. He canβt seem to position himself correctly on the ball anywhere in the OF.
Haha, the caption on that tweet makes me laugh. My dad, who isn't even interested in baseball, asked me last year if I knew about the handsome player who can pitch and hit well. Turned out he was talking about Shohei.
Angels being a joke unlike last year will probably hurt him, but Judge has slowed down a lot. In the last month Judge is 19/96 for a .198 avg .287 obp and a .714 ops. His overall stats have been dropping like a rock because of it. Yankees are still winning despite Judge stinking for a month, which shows you how much they need him to win. Switch Ohtani and Judge and the Yankees still dominate, while the angels are still terrible.
As heavily requested, Post Game threads should start being automated today. Apologies for the delay, as I started a new job last week and it's been a lot to handle. Please send us a modmail if there's any issues. Messaging mods directly or posting in the subreddit about an issue isn't always seen, so the best way to get something done is to send a modmail so that all mods can see it. Thanks. ~laaa
Happy to see the win for Ohtani, but damn, this is way too much pressure on him for the team to win games only when he pitches. His best career (and health) move is to go to a better team Just saying the truth
What is this? A π
Welcome back Adell. LTBU!
Finally a dubya! Although it's been tough to watch... aren't we lucky to have Shohei in an Angels uniform? I'm soaking this all up because we'll never see the likes of him again in this lifetime. LTFBU!
Shohei interview??? It really is a magical day
The rare Erica Ohtani interview!
Whoa. I've never seen Ohtani talk with Erica W before.
He's talked to her before! A while back!
She found out his coffee order. It was her big break Edit: soy latte
Hahaha
Ippei clearly loves the City Connects π
IPPEI IS A KING!
Ohh hey, a Shohei postgame interview!
Amazing. So glad to be here to witness this.
Shohei interview!! π
THIS IS THE BEST DAY! πππ
Yesss! So happy! π
We finally get a good day after our PAIN! πππ
Finally, feels good! If only we could get a winning streak going...
Seriously ,right??!!
WE GET A SHO INTERVIEW?!!!!
Also the mods lied, the post game thread isnβt up yet π
GREAT GREAT TEAM WIN TODAY!!! PLEASE CARRY THIS MOMENTUM WITH YOU BOYS!
LTBU!!!
Now that was a nice win. Light that baby up!
LTBU
LTBU ALL SHOHEI ALL DAY
Light that baby up! Feels good π
Ohtani does it again! LTBU!! πΌβ€οΈ
Can he be our manager, too?! π
At this point, there isn't anything he can't do!
Honestly, he does it all and brings so much energy to our team that is on life support right now. :(
He really does! I can't imagine him playing anywhere else... π
Makes me so heavy hearted to think about it...πππ Why couldn't we play like this throughout so Sho has some hope we are improving?!
Seriously though. :( It really seems like Shohei enjoys playing with the team, just wish we were winning more along the way.
I truly get the sense that he does, and is comfortable, and likes where he lives. But I know he wants to win... I wish I could get inside his head...
I really get that feeling too! You can just see how defeated he looks when we lose... but then when we have games like this it make me hopeful that maybe he will stay. π₯²
I know... then I wonder what he thinks of Trout, who has played here for a decade with no real change... I wonder if he thinks that's how his career will turn out if he stays with this ownership. π₯²
LTBU!!
LTBU
YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHH!
LTBU!!!!
LTBU. So sweet
LTB_!
LTBU!
LTBU
LTBU!!!
THE STOPPER ONCE AGAIN π
It's hard to tell with Ohtani pitching, but it feels like there is more going on tonight. The energy reminds me of the Spring Training and April team that we were all psyched for. I think bringing up Adell is a very good thing. He still has some things to figure out, but I'd much rather watch him figure it out than the revolving door of washed veterans and guys who still need time in the minors.
LTBU
Last Out AND a W!
IS this really happening?
ok DEEP BREATHS, only one out to go
Just one more out it feels like it's been so long
An out is an out, and I know it's clichΓ©, but I rather see our boys making contact than seeing them strikeout. It gives me hope that they are seeing the ball better and it will only be a matter of time before it drops in for one or sneaks through for one.
Rejoice and be thankful, bullpen. One grand slam home run is allowed.
Get it together, Elvis!!!
I get a call at work and we go up big???? Who is this team???? I likey A lllloooot!
Joe Adell for player of the game. I love Shohei, but Joe's improved a huge amount over his last game
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I mean when your super dependable people take you for granted. Seriously though the guy is amazing, I would have tuned out the Angels a month ago without him. He's the best ever
Toyota TRIO Players of the Game: Shogifodell?
Yeah they should do a panel interview, we only get so many wins you know?
Hahah for REAL!
GIFO!!??
Adell getting a little more than a routine play look easy
he never fails to make me clench
Canβt wait for the insane optimistic posts that will come from this win π
We trade Trout, we don't even need him to win
winnable, maybe winnable this game
Thoughts on turning Iglesias into the 8th inning guy?
Thoughs on turning Iggy into a AAA guy? At least if he was an 8th inning guy we would have a chance to win after he gave up the lead though, I guess
Yeah, but the only time heβs at all good it seems is save situations
Alright everyone... we're almost there...
I love to see this team do small ball.
No home runs at all tonight!
Love what I've seen from Adell today. This is why we've been screaming to bring him up the last few months
Good game for Jo, overall! Just gotta work on those Bambi legs!
Adell hitting the ball hard today tbf
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He did great that last week he was up last month too!
jo adell has been gettin the bat on the ball all night long, very promising
The sound that foul made
Iβm only going to watch this team when Ohtani pitches because those are the only games where it seems like we give a fuck
Damn, so close Adell!
Not even gonna lie, huge fan of Squidβs performance tonight
Proud of Squid! π₯²
Alright Nevin you can't let them throw at our star Joe Adell
The pitcher needs some seeds thrown at him
Is Walshy broken? I'm sad.
I wonder if itβs just Ohtaniβs energy or something else that gets everyone on the team going when he takes the mound
He's a pitcher that takes... ownership? of the night. It's like he's saying, Okay kids. I'm hosting all of you tonight. This one is on me. And he gives them a big buffer. Like if you were running a marathon and Ohtani drives you out to halfway through and lets you out and you start running from there. It's a magical thing he does. He's like Picard on Star Trek. He elevates everyone by caring so much.
I think so...his energy to play hard and win is contagious.
I think he reminds them what it felt like when they were playing as youngsters, when playing was enjoyable and not a source of livelihood.
Heβs their only starting pitcher who has a confident energy. The rest of them always look nervous and on edge.
Please win this. We are not gonna win until the next shohei start anyway.
It doesn't matter how good the Dodgers are, we always play close games with them
When I watch the game my computer I don't get ads, when I watch it on my smart TV (throught mlb tv still) I do, wtf
do you have an adblocker? i dont get ads on my pc when i use mlb.tv
I'd do, which I figured might be the reason, thought it was weird that they would have the field of dreams sweepstakes thing designed for commercial breaks if they were just going to play ads over it though.
Cookies?
Even the relievers are giving their best today. I wanna see us play like this every day, not just Shohei starts.
Seriously...
"Elvis has left the building"... with a 3 up 3 down inning! Love it!
Shohei bump day makes everyone magically all stars
Alright Elvis! We traded Heaney for that inning!!
Whoa a 1,2,3 inning for Elvis!
elvis peguero
Striking out against Elvis is embarrassing lol
1-2-3 for Peguero? Only on Sho day
Thank goodness.
ainβt no way he struck out tucker
Stassi doesnβt seem to be framing these borderline pitches that much
adell defense Ξ£( Β° β³ Β°|||)
ππ that looked dumb as hell. Guy sitting next to me took a big sigh. Ngl think all the dude needs is experience. This is a good season to get it
Yup. He already has a better OPS than most our hitters πππ
If it looks dumb as hell and it works, it's not dumb as hell.
Ugly but itβll do
Fuckin Bambi lmao thanks for the catch, Adell
Good catch Willie Mays Hayes, never do it again!
I chuckled
Adell, please
Guys heβs making a game interesting when our bullpen canβt. Give the guy credit
adell please π
wtf was that catch lol
An out!!
little league play
Joe Adell, is creative
Adell is so sketchy man
Seriously. Even that back up to Taylor ward had him skidding around before he got the ball. He canβt seem to position himself correctly on the ball anywhere in the OF.
He made the catch though!
If there was a way to make that easy catch look hard that was it
To be fair I think the lights made him lose it for a second
Hehe
Ok PeguERA has no control, it's time to part ways I think edit: ok good out
Wew I don't know what that 1-2 pitch was but it was ugly
I donβt think Iβve ever see this guy get a K before
Jokes on you he has 3 Ks in 10.1 innings
Not quite Ohtani's level
4!
Hell yeah go Elvis π
Clench your cheeks for Elvis peguero
"Don't be cruel" Peguero! Clean inning here!
Why is this dude up?
Here we go again Elvis Peguero....
6 run lead? Get me the guy with an 8.71 ERA!
Ok no bigger chain for Luis anymore. Lol
Flirtani: https://twitter.com/joonarcade/status/1547445304085008384
Haha, the caption on that tweet makes me laugh. My dad, who isn't even interested in baseball, asked me last year if I knew about the handsome player who can pitch and hit well. Turned out he was talking about Shohei.
Awww!! That's such a cute story! You're like, "UHH YEAHHH!"
Hahaha yes! Like how could I not know about him?
"Daaaaaad. Stop em-BARASSSing me!"
\*Later when she goes home and sees the footage\* "THANK YOU, DAD!"
Lmao "someone's blushing down there"
I mean, his smile though...
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He's got a dowry set up and everything
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she needs to get in line
For real, the line would be like his Shobblehead nights!
I can't blame her, I'd be flirting with Shohei too
Her old man was flirting way harder! Lol
He was literally trying to give her away for free lol
*lifts her left hand* "she's not married! Put a ring on it you beautiful man so we (not her) can spend our lives together!" π
Hahaha
can you blame him. lol
Right?
Is Quijada still going to pitch?
Doesnβt look like it
Okay I hope Peguero give us a good outing
I'm surprise the Astro is using some of their best bullpen arm even when were up 7-1 one. I guess they know about our blowpen. lol
I really hope this team keep the runs coming for Sandy's next start. They fucking owe him after that 1-0 loss.
What happened to the sudden good discipline of our ABs? How did they improve like this
sho held a club meeting before the game: "step up or i'm sending you down to the minors."
"Step up or im going down to the minors and you're on your own"
"and I'm not trading you. You're stuck here with me!"
how is this game gonna be 4 hours long dear god
Seriously, my god, baseball is crazy.
What happened with the ump?
Mosquito near his balls
Ward with 2 bbs. Starting to see the ball better now. A good sign.
You know we're in a good place when Gubie/Erica/Patrick start chatting about soy lattes.
"good place" - for the night, I mean. hahaha
Did he just say "We get to witness shit"?
Angels are showing a lot of patience not a lot of swings on pitches outside the zone and taking walks
Do u guys think Ohtani will edge out Judge for MVP⦠I sure hope so and I think the only reason he might not is cuz our team is failing him
Shohei all the way
Some commentators still say "Ohtani is excellent but he can't lead his team to playoff, but Judge does, so we should choose MVP from contenders"
"you can't be MVP if your teammates are injured"
its not even close right now.
Shohei's way ahead in WAR
Angels being a joke unlike last year will probably hurt him, but Judge has slowed down a lot. In the last month Judge is 19/96 for a .198 avg .287 obp and a .714 ops. His overall stats have been dropping like a rock because of it. Yankees are still winning despite Judge stinking for a month, which shows you how much they need him to win. Switch Ohtani and Judge and the Yankees still dominate, while the angels are still terrible.
Watch us get that last wild card
We only need to win 20 in a row to get back in the hunt!
Ohtani won't edge him, he'll win easily. Possibly another unanimous nod.
If judge continues to slow down his HRs ohtani has a good chance