Gameday Thread: Angels vs. A's (7/26/2020) Shohei Ohtani's 2020 Debut

[eligrba4ever]

GO ANGELS!!!

Who's pitching today anyway?

[Angel Oracle]

3 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

I never learned to wax off properly.

I always thought Sand the Floor was the tough one.

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, SoPas Angel said:

I don't have a jersey but I am bringing back my Shohei Sundays tradition of drinking Sapporo. 

Sapporo and sushi, or Sapporo and teppan cooking, a great combo

[eligrba4ever]

Douse that Fiers

[Justin]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

Sapporo and sushi, or Sapporo and teppan cooking, a great combo

You are correct with both, however this afternoon it is Sapporo and (Trader Joe's vegetable) spring rolls

[BackUpTheTruck]

Fletcher is the best leadoff man we've had in a long time.

[Duren, Duren]

Smart to sit Pujols. Every game is important. He showed in the first two games that he just doesn't have the bat speed or timing he needs to. No signs that he is on the verge of breaking out. Spot him during next week and see what happens. 

[Chuck]

Let's go Angels!!!

[Bronson]

Great start. Let’s keep the train moving 

[TooCool]

Good start.

[Justin]

Keep hitting it where they ain't 

[Taylor]

Just noticed that Trout is still wearing the mitten when he's on base.

[PattyD22]

Holy shit.  Make that error hurt Upton.  Come on

[Bronson]

God this offense gets weak fast without Rendon or Ohtani.

[John Taylor]

Yep. Upton gets a second chance, takes a pitch right down Broadway, and hits a weak fly out.

[Taylor]

LOB Angels of Anaheim

[Chuck]

Damn, poor inning offensively after Fletcher and Trout's leadoff hits. 

C'mon Ohtani. Let's do it! 

[Hufflepuff]

So why not have Ohtani hit the days he pitches? pretty weak line up today 

[Justin]

That sucked 

[Mark68]

Another 0-3 with a runner in scoring position...

[eligrba]

Whew. For a second I thought the Angels were going to score.

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 minutes ago, Bronson said:

God this offense gets weak fast without Rendon or Ohtani.

At least La Stella has looked pretty decent... I don't think they can afford to keep him and Fletcher out of the lineup. 60 games Maddon needs to find an A lineup and stick with it just about every night (lol! good luck).

[Chuck]

I'm nervous for him. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, Hufflepuff said:

So why not have Ohtani hit the days he pitches? pretty weak line up today 

Hopefully we see him in more lineups.

[Bronson]

Ohtani isn’t even reaching mid 90’s.... Concerning?