Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Rangers (no Ohtani, Schimpf in LF)

[Chuck]

#Angels lineup tonight. Upton gets a DH day and Schimpf gets a start in LF. pic.twitter.com/6ERpbpF4cl

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) April 9, 2018

[JarsOfClay]

I would have liked to see Schimpf hit 2nd to get on base in front of Trout/Upton, and break up all those righties.

[Chuck]

Heaney back on Thursday or Friday per @Jeff Fletcher

[Warfarin]

15 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Can we get our first win without Ohtani either on the mound or at DH?

Thanks! 

We won game 2 of the season without Ohtani.  So at least there’s a precedent for it

[Second Base]

What is the point of even having Chris Young on this team? 

[laagamer]

No Ohtani? Shenanigans I say! Bat him every day and pitch him every other!

[Inside Pitch]

14 minutes ago, Scotty@AW said:

What is the point of even having Chris Young on this team? 

Well, they got him before adding Schimpf, but I guess the question is - can he also play CF?   I get the feeling the SLC to Anaheim shuttle will get a ton of frequent flyer miles for some guys...

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Well, they got him before adding Schimpf, but I guess the question is - can he also play CF?   I get the feeling the SLC to Anaheim shuttle will get a ton of frequent flyer miles for some guys...

Yeah, I'm surprised they went with Young over EY Jr. But time will tell. Young didn't have a good campaign last year, so we'll see. He's looked awful in the few at bats I've seen early on. 

[krAbs]

29 minutes ago, Scotty@AW said:

What is the point of even having Chris Young on this team? 

My guess would be this is why:

[yk9001]

No Ohtani tonight?

[Dick Enberg]

2 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

No Ohtani tonight?

Just think if no Othani or Trout. Put that .gif into high speed!

[Angel Oracle]

When Kinsler returns:    Kinsler, Cozart, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Calhoun, Simmons, Ohtani/Schimpf, Machete/Rivera

FINALLY, Pujols moves out of cleanup spot!

[krAbs]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

When Kinsler returns:    Kinsler, Cozart, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Calhoun, Simmons, Ohtani/Schimpf, Machete/Rivera

FINALLY, Pujols moves out of cleanup spot!

I really like this lineup. I've thought this all off season: if both Cozart and Kinsler are getting on base, that 1-4 is fantastic.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

Can we get our first win without Ohtani either on the mound or at DH?

Thanks! 

Wait, didn't they win Games 2 and 3 in Oakland without Ohtani hitting or pitching?

[Taylor]

6 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

When Kinsler returns:    Kinsler, Cozart, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Calhoun, Simmons, Ohtani/Schimpf, Machete/Rivera

FINALLY, Pujols moves out of cleanup spot!

[SciosciaLaughing.jpg]

[HaloNArizona]

4 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Yes, but they lost every game in which he didn't start (mound or with the bat).  I should have worded it differently. 

Lost GAme 1 With Ohtani starting

Won Game 2 with NO Ohtani

Won Game 3 with No Ohtani

[Taylor]

8 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Yes, but they lost every game in which he didn't start (mound or with the bat).  I should have worded it differently. 

Every home game. He didn't start in Games 2 and 3 in Oakland, and they won.

[daygloman]

Go Halos!

[stormngt]

19 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Yes, but they lost every game in which he didn't start (mound or with the bat).  I should have worded it differently. 

Game 3 in Oakland he did not play.  So I all kind of confused.

[Angelsfan1984]

Pujols will hit 2 homers this series. Calling it now. Or he'll go 0-12 either way i'm calling it.

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!

Go Garrett Richards!!! Keep a lid on the Rangers!!!

Go Ryan Schimpf!!! Keep that bat hot!!

Go Cozart, Trout, Albert, Upton and the rest!!!

LET'S GET A WIN!!!! 

[Angels#1Fan]

Lets Go Halos!

[Ray McKigney]

16 minutes ago, failos said:

My new phone background. Thank you.

[Jay]

Just saw the pre-game interview with Tyler Skaggs. He seems like a nice kid.

 

[Taylor]

Leadoff single! Good try, Odor.