Tonight’s Win, 5/15/23

[Stradling]

Vote!

[Stradling]

Please feel free to wag your finger at this poll!  

[Angelsjunky]

It was good Ohtani vs bad Ohtani, and good Ohtani won.

Edited May 16, 2023 by Angelsjunky

[Revad]

I voted Ohtani, sweepers or no.

[Angel Oracle]

Team offense 

[Lou]

2 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Team offense 

Yep. When you have 6 players with multi-hit games, you have to credit the entire offense. 

[Blarg]

Because without the entire offense, Ohtani loses 5-3. 

[Jason]

I voted Wallach because I love the production they are finally getting from the catcher spot. Ohtani had a good day at the plate but was just ok on the mound. It was good to get him to go 7 innings though 

[CaliAngel]

6 hours ago, Jason said:

I voted Wallach because I love the production they are finally getting from the catcher spot.

[T.G.]

Carpino!

[Angels 1961]

Moniak

[Angels 1961]

Philips, elite defense in 9th plus dugout karma.

[Duren, Duren]

Nice to see Wallach make progress and earn his place on the team. His dad must be happy. He was a great player for many years. 

Ohtani needs to tweak his use of the sweeper. Using it a bit too much? If it isn't located well and mixed more with other pitches it is maybe the most hittable of his arsenal. The Oriole announcers, especially Ben McDonald, were stunned by his performance at the plate.  Besides being amazed at his homer they couldn't get over how easily he coasted into his triple. And wondered if he could have scored if he accelerated to top speed. They seemed to hope he'd hit for the cycle. And surprisingly, not a word about pending free agency. 

Nice to get away with the win on a day Ohtani didn't have his usual stuff on the mound. Hopefully they can finally win a series after three straight losing series.

[Swordsman78]

1 hour ago, Duren, Duren said:

Nice to see Wallach make progress and earn his place on the team. His dad must be happy. He was a great player for many years. 

Ohtani needs to tweak his use of the sweeper. Using it a bit too much? If it isn't located well and mixed more with other pitches it is maybe the most hittable of his arsenal. The Oriole announcers, especially Ben McDonald, were stunned by his performance at the plate.  Besides being amazed at his homer they couldn't get over how easily he coasted into his triple. And wondered if he could have scored if he accelerated to top speed. They seemed to hope he'd hit for the cycle. And surprisingly, not a word about pending free agency. 

Nice to get away with the win on a day Ohtani didn't have his usual stuff on the mound. Hopefully they can finally win a series after three straight losing series.

The sweeper doesn't seem to  work as well on lefties.