Gameday Thread: Los Angeles Angels vs. San Diego Padres (9-7-2021)

[Blarg]

Hahahahhaha, Rengifo. On a night where we were looking at being victims of a perfect game, Rengifo tacks on an insurance run.

[mmc]

Why does Angel Stadium not sell Micheladas?  Or do they and I just haven’t come across them

[Stradling]

I’m still convinced 90% of first baseman catch the poor throw from Rengifo the other day. 

[T.G.]

Truth is stranger than fiction 

[Stradling]

Just now, mmc said:

Why does Angel Stadium not sell Micheladas?  Or do they and I just haven’t come across them

Because they are playing in SD, dumbass. 

[PattyD22]

Just now, mmc said:

Why does Angel Stadium not sell Micheladas?  Or do they and I just haven’t come across them

They sell them

[Inside Pitch]

Just now, Blarg said:

It sure beats the keystone cops routines we saw earlier in the year.

People take defense for granted.  That play by Marsh looked effortless and yet, because of how deep Trout usually plays I doubt he reaches that ball -- balls in on the OF are where he tends to "struggle" defensively.  I know it's heresy to say this in the eyes of many but the best OF alignment next year (IMO), really would be Trout/Marsh/Adell, from left to right.   It may ever help keep Trout on the field more.

Tommy Pham ...  just did his best Angels defense impersonation..   A plus..  Oscar worthy performance.

[Blarg]

6 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

I love watching a team actually play defense...   Marsh made that sinking liner look easy.

Speaking of defense, the Padres don't look so good at it.

[Inside Pitch]

2 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

I am enjoying the pitching too. 

It's almost like pitching feeds off the defense, right?

[PattyD22]

It’s Angels Stadium quiet in here right now.  Like a morgue.  They need a gimmick….like a rally squid or something 

[T.G.]

Is a michelada an enchilada made with Michelob beer?

Edited September 8, 2021 by True Grich

[T.G.]

I think IP is saying Trout sucks.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

 

[Blarg]

Adell with another rbi.

[Stradling]

Just now, Blarg said:

Adell with another rbi.

Imagine how good he will be when “he’s ready”

[daygloman]

5 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Hahahahhaha, Rengifo. On a night where we were looking at being victims of a perfect game, Rengifo tacks on an insurance run.

I appreciate him doing that personally! 

[T.G.]

Trade Adell!

[Blarg]

3 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

People take defense for granted.  That play by Marsh looked effortless and yet, because of how deep Trout usually plays I doubt he reaches that ball -- balls in on the OF are where he tends to "struggle" defensively.  I know it's heresy to say this in the eyes of many but the best OF alignment next year (IMO), really would be Trout/Marsh/Adell, from left to right.   It may ever help keep Trout on the field more.

Tommy Pham ...  just did his best Angels defense impersonation..   A plus..  Oscar worthy performance.

If Marsh can adapt to MLB pitching like Adell has the last month, that outfield is going to murder teams with glove and bat. 

[Revad]

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Because they are playing in SD, dumbass. 

I agree

[Inside Pitch]

3 minutes ago, True Grich said:

I think IP is saying Trout sucks.

He's basically fat Bourjos.

[Angel Oracle]

Pagan isn’t fooling anybody.

Same pitcher who had a WHIP just over 1.00 with 65 Ks in 56 innings before tonight.

Truth is stranger than fiction.

[Blarg]

My best friend is a Padres fan. He paid for tickets at the last homestand with the Padres and watched the Angels put up a ten spot. We were texting back and forth about the perfect game then Snell giving up the walks and then "Adell may break this up." Then, "He's their best player" after the two runners scored.

Then, "Well if the Padres can't get 3 runs at home off the Angels pitching they deserve to lose and fall out of the playoff spot."

It has been radio silence since. We might talk tomorrow.

[PattyD22]

An hour ago I was ready to hit the Gaslamp.  I can’t believe I’m still here, with the Angels having a great chance to win this game.  
 

Cone on Raisel.

[T.G.]

4 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Truth is stranger than fiction.

Just shoot me

[Inside Pitch]

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Imagine how good he will be when “he’s ready”

Smartest thing they did was keep him down as long as they did. 

Recalling Marsh over him because of his plate discipline likely made him take a much harder look at his approach too.   Now they need Marsh to swing at the good ones and let the bad ones go like he has in the minors.

Not sure what it would cost but I wouldn't mind bringing Lagares back for the 5th OF gig.