Gameday Thread: Blue Jays @ Angels (5/28/22 7pm): Lorenzen on the mound, Ohtani is back, no Ward

[Lou]

@Stradling I am now watching something else. Was watching something more entertaining. Tuned in to see Ohtani hit it to the wall. Then we scored 2 runs. 

You're welcome.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

6-0 Mariners

[TrumBomb]

Who’s been the better surprise this season? Lorenzen or Ward?

[Erstad Grit]

I was very critical of Perry signing Lorenzen as a SP and damn that was a great move. 

[CaliAngel]

Gubi in this Guerrero at bat was great. "Think it's a change" and Vlad whiffs at the change.

Vlad pops up the change and Gubi: "Ch-ch-ch-ch-chaaanges" haha good stuff Goob.

[eligrba4ever]

Just now, TrumBomb said:

Who’s been the better surprise this season? Lorenzen or Ward?

Lorenzen. He hasn't been hurt yet. ... Uhhh, D'OH. You tricked me and I said he hadn't been hurt YET.

[failos]

5 minutes ago, CaliAngel said:

Did not think

It seems to be a recurring thing with you.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

3 minutes ago, TrumBomb said:

Who’s been the better surprise this season? Lorenzen or Ward?

tie

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

I was very critical of Perry signing Lorenzen as a SP and damn that was a great move. 

I, too, was very critical of the signing.  I keep thinking that at some point, he's gonna implode given how few bats he's missing--but having a great infield defense behind him has clearly helped him be consistent. 

[tdawg87]

 

[CaliAngel]

2 minutes ago, TrumBomb said:

Who’s been the better surprise this season? Lorenzen or Ward?

We needed a SP like Lorenzen and he's been a guy I want to watch when he starts. Reminds me of Weaver with his intensity but also has great focus no matter the situation. 

If Ward was around the past week or so it might be a draw, but Lorenzen coming through as he has wins for me. Good SP keeping these guys in the game when offense has been scuffling is sooo valuable.

[Blarg]

I guess the Angels did Killkuchi.

[OttoDog]

Who would you DH, Ohtani or Ward for now.

[bloodbrother]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

I, too, was very critical of the signing.  I keep thinking that at some point, he's gonna implode given how few bats he's missing--but having a great infield defense behind him has clearly helped him be consistent. 

His sinker has been a legit plus plus pitch for him. Starting to think he should be able to maintain this

[Blarg]

3 minutes ago, OttoDog said:

Who would you DH, Ohtani or Ward for now.

Let me think. The MVP or a position player hitting way above his ceiling? 

[Stradling]

8 minutes ago, Lou said:

@Stradling I am now watching something else. Was watching something more entertaining. Tuned in to see Ohtani hit it to the wall. Then we scored 2 runs. 

You're welcome.

I’m at the game so I was unaware it was on Apple TV tonight. 

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, bloodbrother said:

His sinker has been a legit plus plus pitch for him. Starting to think he should be able to maintain this

[failos]

That couldn't have gone worse.

[bloodbrother]

Well that sucked

[tdawg87]

Literally nothing is going right for this team. Just please squeeze out a win and maybe this horseshit will stop.

[cals]

Can we get a Suzuki update?

[eligrba4ever]

3 minutes ago, OttoDog said:

Who would you DH, Ohtani or Ward for now.

Ohtani hasn't confessed to any outright pain lately. So Ohtani.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

I’m at the game so I was unaware it was on Apple TV tonight. 

It isn't. And I still didn't tune in. They're losing viewers! 

Btw, good seats. 

 

Ps UCLA  beat Duke in the Super Regionals to advance to the women's softball CWS for the 3I st time. It was a fun game to watch.

[HeavenlyHalos]

10 minutes ago, TrumBomb said:

Who’s been the better surprise this season? Lorenzen or Ward?

Tough call. Ward was having an MVP season but showed signs last year of being a capable starter. Lorenzen has been great and very few, myself included, considered him to be a viable SP before the season. I still go with Ward because he would be leading in OPS if he qualified but it's close.

[CaliAngel]

1 minute ago, cals said:

Can we get a Suzuki update?

Kinda bugs me they've just been glossing over the entire thing.

26 mins ago:

"Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night when he was hit in the neck/collarbone area by a pitch from starter Michael Lorenzen prior to the start of the third inning.

Suzuki, in his 16th season in the majors and second with the Angels, appeared to collapse as he was being helped into the dugout."