Gameday Thread: 4/16 Angels @ Royals

[jchalos89]

Ian Kennedy must be one of the front runners of AL CYA this season

[eligrba4ever]

Trout strikes out and Calhoun strands Albert. A winning combination in the heart of the lineup.

[JustATroutFan]

Scared to throw fastball right down the middle to Pujols. BTW, I'm guessing Pujols, BABIP is below .200 this season so far.

[JustATroutFan]

1 minute ago, jchalos89 said:

Ian Kennedy must be one of the front runners of AL CYA this season

Way too early in the season.

[Blarg]

After such a horrid start, Skaggs redeemed himself. Time for a reliever, he is close to 100 pitches and the ball is elevated. 

[eligrba4ever]

The first and third pitches to Colon would probably be in the fountain with most other hitters.

[eligrba4ever]

Woo Hoo!!!! An Angels starter finishes 7 working on a shutout. Hope the pen can keep it up.

And COME ON OFFENSE, GET A COUPLE OF RUNS!!!!

[Blarg]

Scioscia really showed Skaggs some confidence letting him complete the 7th even with a high pitch total. 

[jchalos89]

7 Shut out innings from Skaggs. Best pitching performance I've seen from him for awhile tbh. (let's not think about how awful Royals offense has been) 

Now it's time for our bats to come alive and do some dmg. Seriously 9 runs in 5 games is unacceptable

[Blarg]

I didn't think Skaggs was going to make to the 5th inning after the first three. 

[jchalos89]

Just now, Blarg said:

Scioscia really showed Skaggs some confidence letting him complete the 7th even with a high pitch total. 

I'd say it was smart decision cuz with Christian Colon and Drew Butera, there is barely any risk of any kind of run threat. You can boost your starter's confidence and reduce bull-pen innings with almost no risk

[Glen]

Our first QS of the year and the offense is colder than a pimp's heart.

[Broad Street]

Espinosa 0-3, 3 k.... Jeez.

[jchalos89]

We need to pick up a back up catcher somewhere. I don't think Carlos Perez belongs to the big league. Fine arm, but worst offense and one of the worst catching (7th in the bottom in framing pitches in 2016) This guy actually makes me miss Jeff Mathis

[eligrba4ever]

Cliff singles. A 2-out threat?

[Blarg]

Yesterday's Shoemaker start was borderline QS. But maybe that was the turn around that led to Skaggs pitching well today. 

[daygloman]

####.

[eligrba4ever]

Oh well. Can't really do a squeeze with the runner on first, Carlos.

[Blarg]

At least Kennedy won't be on the mound for the 9th.

[eligrba4ever]

Is this the plot twist where Alvarez starts throwing BP?

[jchalos89]

So Carlos Perez is 1-13 this season, and that 1 hit is the squeeze bunt against Rangers, which they didn't pick up the ball intentionally.

[eligrba4ever]

Apologies to Alvarez. That was a quick first out. I hope it hasn't changed since I dawdled with the typing. 

[Blarg]

Alvarez would like you to take a seat on the bench, you're just not ready to play at his level. 

[Broad Street]

Good inning by Alvarez

[Blarg]

Top of the order up. Last best chance to win this.