OC Register: Albert Pujols’ has 3 hits to lead Angels to victory over Mariners

[AngelsWin.com]

THE GAME: The Angels began their final week of spring training in Arizona with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in Tempe.

PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Osmer Morales got the start, with Tyler Skaggs having taken his turn earlier in the day in an intrasquad game. Morales allowed one hit in 3-1/3 scoreless innings. He struck out five. The Angels currently view Morales primarily as starting pitching depth, Manager Mike Scioscia said. Eventually Morales could work his way into a big league bullpen role. … Right-handers Cam Bedrosian and Blake Parker each gave up solo homers in their inning of work. … Right-hander Felix Peña pitched 1-1/3 innings, allowing a homer to Dan Vogelbach. He also struck out three more, giving him 15 strikeouts in nine innings this spring, which would appear to make him a favorite to win a spot on the opening day roster. … Right-hander Justin Anderson is not among the Angels’ top prospects, but he came up from minor league camp to pitch his fifth game of the spring. He has not allowed a run yet.

HITTING REPORT: Albert Pujols had three singles, including poking an opposite-field hit at the end of a 10-pitch at-bat in the fourth inning. Pujols spent Sunday getting extra at-bats in a minor league game. He had four hits, including a homer in the minor league game. … Andrelton Simmons also had three hits. He is 6 for 16 since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him a week. … The Angels scored seven runs in the fifth, all charged to pitchers who will not start the season in the majors.

DEFENSE REPORT: Right fielder Kole Calhoun threw out a runner at the plate with a one-hop throw. … Simmons, the shortstop, raced far into the outfield to make a catch of a popup.

UP NEXT: Angels (Parker Bridwell) vs. Diamondbacks (Robbie Ray), Tuesday, 1 p.m., Tempe Diablo Stadium, Fox Sports West/KLAA (AM 830).

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[Docwaukee]

I love Fletch.  

It's almost like he titled the article as such to needle certain folks on this board.  

[vlad27]

I was at this game - good times for sure 

[Stradling]

8 hours ago, Dochalo said:

I love Fletch.  

It's almost like he titled the article as such to needle certain folks on this board.  

Anyone I know?

[Ohtaniland]

38 minutes ago, SuperTroopers said:

Anyone I know?

Hey I actually like the new powerless Albert. PA > AP

[HaloNArizona]

16 hours ago, AngelsWin.com said:

THE GAME: The Angels began their final week of spring training in Arizona with an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in Tempe.

PITCHING REPORT: Right-hander Osmer Morales got the start, with Tyler Skaggs having taken his turn earlier in the day in an intrasquad game. Morales allowed one hit in 3-1/3 scoreless innings. He struck out five. The Angels currently view Morales primarily as starting pitching depth, Manager Mike Scioscia said. Eventually Morales could work his way into a big league bullpen role. … Right-handers Cam Bedrosian and Blake Parker each gave up solo homers in their inning of work. … Right-hander Felix Peña pitched 1-1/3 innings, allowing a homer to Dan Vogelbach. He also struck out three more, giving him 15 strikeouts in nine innings this spring, which would appear to make him a favorite to win a spot on the opening day roster. … Right-hander Justin Anderson is not among the Angels’ top prospects, but he came up from minor league camp to pitch his fifth game of the spring. He has not allowed a run yet.

HITTING REPORT: Albert Pujols had three singles, including poking an opposite-field hit at the end of a 10-pitch at-bat in the fourth inning. Pujols spent Sunday getting extra at-bats in a minor league game. He had four hits, including a homer in the minor league game. … Andrelton Simmons also had three hits. He is 6 for 16 since returning from a shoulder injury that cost him a week. … The Angels scored seven runs in the fifth, all charged to pitchers who will not start the season in the majors.

DEFENSE REPORT: Right fielder Kole Calhoun threw out a runner at the plate with a one-hop throw. … Simmons, the shortstop, raced far into the outfield to make a catch of a popup.

UP NEXT: Angels (Parker Bridwell) vs. Diamondbacks (Robbie Ray), Tuesday, 1 p.m., Tempe Diablo Stadium, Fox Sports West/KLAA (AM 830).

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We have allowed 38 HR's this spring...That is mid season form!

 

To be fair, all but three teams in the top 11 play in Arizona.

[HaloNArizona]

Just now, HaloNArizona said:

We have allowed 38 HR's this spring...That is mid season form!

 

To be fair, all but three teams in the top 11 play in Arizona.

To be less fair...Shoe has given up 6 HR's thus far.

[Angel Oracle]

Move Shoe to the pen as a key late innings guy with that splitter?