Gameday Thread: Angels vs. Mariners (5/4/2018) Ohtani at DH again

[Ohtaniland]

The A’s and Orioles are tied at 4

surprise surprise 

[TroutField]

I mean I cried the other day when they took out Trop at 88 pitches, if they are deciding to have a strict pitch count then so be it. I guess I need to trust the process. 

[Stradling]

Just now, OHTANILAND said:

The A’s and Orioles are tied at 4

surprise surprise 

Nice

[fan_since79]

Four Dodger pitchers combined on a no-hitter tonight in San Diego.

 

[Stradling]

Just now, TroutField said:

I mean I cried the other day when they took our Trop at 88 pitches, if they are deciding to have a strict pitch count then so be it. I guess I need to trust the process. 

Regardless this is one of the best outings of the year for one of our pitchers. 

[Jason]

Just now, TroutField said:

I mean I cried the other day when they took our Trop at 88 pitches, if they are deciding to have a strict pitch count then so be it. I guess I need to trust the process. 

I never watch post game stuff but what has Scioscia said about it?

[Stradling]

Just now, Kylegstrange said:

So Anderson is in and let's say he gets the next batter. Then sciocia will pull him for another pitcher. Stretching our bullpen further

 

Well if he only pitches to one batter he will be fresh for tomorrow.  

[Jason]

Just now, SuperTroopers said:

Regardless this is one of the best outings of the year for one of our pitchers. 

Richards of all people needed it too

[Stradling]

Just now, Jason said:

I never watch post game stuff but what has Scioscia said about it?

That sounds like a question for FS, he lives for that stuff.  

[eligrba4ever]

Nice to have an arm like Anderson's around to get an out when you need it.

[fan_since79]

Huge confidence booster for Richards.

 

[JarsOfClay]

Just now, Jason said:

I never watch post game stuff but what has Scioscia said about it?

Doesn't really matter.  He never says anything of substance.

[bloodbrother]

It worked out but I still don't like the move. The Angels need more innings from their starters and Richards was dealing.

[JarsOfClay]

Anderson's slider is impressive.

[Jay]

Anderson is looking more and more like our next closer.

[Warfarin]

It's May.  Richards pitched only a handful of games last year.  We need him healthy and functional come September/October.  Pulling him with a mid-80s pitch count is just fine.  Especially with one the Mariners' best hitters coming up in a close game.  Worked out nicely.

[TroutField]

Pretty amazing to me that they called up Justin Anderson who nobody knew about (even most of us here who hang out in the minor league thread) and Scioscia is using him In the highest leverage situations. This is just so bizarre to me, I’m not complaining he has been a god send to this bullpen 

[fan_since79]

Just now, Warfarin said:

It's May.  Richards pitched only a handful of games last year.  We need him healthy and functional come September/October.  Pulling him with a mid-80s pitch count is just fine.  Especially with one the Mariners' best hitters coming up in a close game.  Worked out nicely.

Exactly.

Nobody can fault Scioscia on this one. It's reasonable caution given Richard's troubling injury history.

[Ohtani&Trout]

Another walk!

[Ohtani&Trout]

Ohtani's OPS now 1.035.

[eligrba4ever]

Not su re that wearing mperial Storm Trooper gear is what the Washington State Patrol needs to maintain its image.

It's a movie promotion night at Safeco. But still.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Ohtani .345/.397/.638/1.035

[eligrba4ever]

Simba moves Sho-Time along with a double. Cash it in, Mono!!

[GrittyVeterans]

16 minutes ago, Jason said:

What’s with @GrittyVeterans tagging everyone with the troll emoji?

I get a lot of attention on these boards. lol

[Jay]

I really like Simmons.