Gameday: 7/27 Angels @ Cleveland

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Angels
JC Ramirez (R)

1. Ben Revere (L) LF
2. Mike Trout (R) CF
3. Albert Pujols (R) DH
4. Kole Calhoun (L) RF
5. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
6. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
7. C.J. Cron (R) 1B
8. Juan Graterol (R) C
9. Kaleb Cowart (S) 2B

Indians
Trevor Bauer (R)

1. Bradley Zimmer (L) CF
2. Francisco Lindor (S) SS
3. Michael Brantley (L) LF
4. Edwin Encarnacion (R) DH
5. Jose Ramirez (S) 2B
6. Carlos Santana (S) 1B
7. Brandon Guyer (R) RF
8. Roberto Perez (R) C
9. Giovanny Urshela (R) 3B

[Dick B Back]

On a positive note, Cowart 3 games in a row.

[krAbs]

For sake of laughs, does Cowart technically have a 3 game hitting streak going into this game?

Also, tomorrow we face a lefty for the first time since calling up Cowart. It will be interesting if we decide to platoon him for some reason, even though he is a switch hitter who appears to be hot.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

2 minutes ago, krAbs said:

For sake of laughs, does Cowart technically have a 3 game hitting streak going into this game?

Also, tomorrow we face a lefty for the first time since calling up Cowart. It will be interesting if we decide to platoon him for some reason, even though he is a switch hitter who appears to be hot.

Yes, not technically, actually. He is 5-10, with a walk and HBP. Cowart had a higher BA batting RH at AAA, less power but higher average. I would let him go.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

No Escobar I didn't hear why does anyone know why? Day off or something else?

[Angel Oracle]

Cold Calhoun needs to be moved down to 7th, Simmons moved up to 4th, Valbuena moved up to 5th with recent offense explosion, and Cron moved up to 6th. 

[JustATroutFan]

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

Cold Calhoun needs to be moved down to 7th, Simmons moved up to 4th, Valbuena moved up to 5th with recent offense explosion, and Cron moved up to 6th. 

So when he is on fire, should be dubbed "Hot Calhoun"

[JustATroutFan]

Another gopher ball allowed by an Angels pitcher. MLB won't admit that the balls are on crack, man.

[fan_since79]

Two of the coldest hitters in baseball batting 3rd and 4th.

That should work well.

 

[Glen]

Turned on the game just in time to see the HR.

[fan_since79]

Quick 7-pitch inning and the Angels go quietly.

Too early for a no-hitter alert?

 

[Angel Oracle]

Bauer sucked in 2017, until now!

1.46 WHIP and 5.00+ ERA

Time to play for 2018, because...

Post-Season hopes OVER!!!!!!!

Ghost Pujols fast sinking towards .600 OPS

If he is supposedly too proud to play horribly, then RETIRE after 2018 and 3000 hits.

He looks as terrible as Aaron did with the Brewers in the mid 70s!

GIVE UP the chase to Mays' 660 HRs, it ain't happening!

 

[fan_since79]

Revere gunned down by their back-up catcher, then Trout strikes out on a check swing.

<<< sigh >>>

Gonna be a long day.

 

[krAbs]

Its been a LONG time since pujols has gotten a hit.

[fan_since79]

Pujols' at-bats are painful to watch.

0-14.

 

Edited July 27, 2017 by fan_since79

[JustATroutFan]

Just now, fan_since79 said:

Revere gunned down by their back-up catcher, then Trout strikes out on a check swing.

<<< sigh >>>

Gonna be a long day.

 

Strike 2 to Trout was not even a strike. 

[Angel Oracle]

Ghost Pujols down to .234 BA and .657 OPS

Why isn't Simmons at least hitting in front of him?

[JustATroutFan]

Nice job of giving Trout protection, Pujols. If only Pujols was still in his peak, pitchers wouldn't be scared to throw Trout meatballs over the plate to hit.

[krAbs]

I wonder how long that streak would have to be to actually force change here.

[JustATroutFan]

Meanwhile, down in DC, the Nationals have hit like 5 home runs and it is not even the fourth inning yet. Stupid crap, MLB needs to admit that the ball is on roids. 

[Glen]

Designated "hitter."

[JustATroutFan]

1 minute ago, Glen said:

Designated "hitter."

"Designated for Assignment" Hitter

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[Angel Oracle]

Entities better than 2017 Halos offense:

1992 Halos offense

1975 Halos offense

1972 Halos offense

1968 Halos offense 

This offense SUCKS!!!!!!!

[fan_since79]

7 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Ghost Pujols down to .234 BA and .657 OPS

Why isn't Simmons at least hitting in front of him?

since June 1st (counting today's game so far)

.212/.257/.339

.596 OPS