Gameday Thread: Angels @ Rangers (5/16/22 5pm start): Syndergaard on the mound, standard lineup

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Lou said:

Why?

Given your love of Rengifo and his offensive potential, I thought you'd want to chime in.

[Angelsjunky]

Well that was quick. This game could be ugly.

[Jason]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

...says the guy who was calling for him to be taken out after like 3 batters.  Lol.

Yes, he sucked tonight 

[Jason]

Just now, Angelsjunky said:

Well that was quick. This game could be ugly.

It already is 

[desiderata]

Or it could not.  The possibilities!

[Lou]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

Given your love of Rengifo and his offensive potential, I thought you'd want to chime in.

You must have missed my earlier post: 

On 5/2/2022 at 9:34 AM, Lou said:

This is the year Rengifo puts it all together!

 

[bloodbrother]

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

He’s made me nervous all season, but haven’t wanted to jinx anything. He’s looked hittable since spring training. Maybe this is just a bad start and he keeps dominating by keeping the ball on the ground but he was due to have a night like this.

He's clearly not the same pitcher prior to TJS. THe swing and miss isn't elite anymore with the massive velo decline on everything, but he's done well in limiting walks and having an elite GB%. That should help him succeed more often than not with the type of infield defense/positioning we've seen from the Angels this year

He'll be prone to blowups like this though, just like Lorenzen will, when they aren't getting those grounders or limiting free passes.

[Angelsjunky]

1 minute ago, bloodbrother said:

He's clearly not the same pitcher prior to TJS. THe swing and miss isn't elite anymore with the massive velo decline on everything, but he's done well in limiting walks and having an elite GB%. That should help him succeed more often than not with the type of infield defense/positioning we've seen from the Angels this year

He'll be prone to blowups like this though, just like Lorenzen will, when they aren't getting those grounders or limiting free passes.

Meaning, we've got two Bundys instead of one. 

[Jason]

Since Walsh made an error that cost 2 runs I think he owes the team a HR. 

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Angelsjunky said:

Meaning, we've got two Bundys instead of one. 

 

[Justin]

3 minutes ago, TrumBomb said:

Were down 3 against one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball in the second inning. We can easily come back against these fools 

On April 15, the Angels were down 6-2 to the Rangers and won 9-6.

People forget or don't realize how bad Texas's pitching can be. 

[TroutField]

1 minute ago, Justin said:

On April 15, the Angels were down 6-2 to the Rangers and won 9-6.

People forget or don't realize how bad Texas's pitching can be. 

Yeah Barria is about to lock them down and then the offense can get back to work 

[HeavenlyHalos]

1 minute ago, Justin said:

On April 15, the Angels were down 6-2 to the Rangers and won 9-6.

People forget or don't realize how bad Texas's pitching can be. 

Exactly. This game is far from over as long as Barria and company can keep us in it. 

[CaliAngel]

I miss an hour and only 1 inning and it's 6-3?

Jesus.

[TroutField]

Literally zero excuse to be walking Calhoun and Semien in this game

[bloodbrother]

3 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Meaning, we've got two Bundys instead of one. 

That's too harsh now.

[HanfordGuy]

Great job Wade!

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

better inning

[Taylor]

Might need to intentionally walk someone with the bases loaded again.

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 minutes ago, Justin said:

On April 15, the Angels were down 6-2 to the Rangers and won 9-6.

People forget or don't realize how bad Texas's pitching can be. 

We’ve also come back and then blown the lead again… Fuck Texas.

[CaliAngel]

For some reason with this team, 7 innings left, a 3 run deficit doesn't feel like much to overcome. Just need some good at bats, I know this team is capable. 

Will be a good come back game.

[Justin]

Just now, AngelsLakersFan said:

We’ve also come back and then blown the lead again… Fuck Texas.

Yep, anything can happen in baseball. 

[Justin]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Might need to intentionally walk someone with the bases loaded again.

Except next time, make it a walk-off IBB. Just think how much THAT would inspire the boys. 

[HeavenlyHalos]

Let's go bats. Need base runners

[UndertheHalo]

I’d feel better about this one if it was Gubie Tuesday