Gameday Thread (5/22/23): Angels vs Red Sox - Barria on the mound

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

He just said he thought it was a good spot for him with all the lefties. He also said he thought he threw the ball well (got three ground balls) and would be back out there. 

I wonder if Loup has compromising photos of Nevin...

[Angelsfan1984]

6 hours ago, Swordsman78 said:

Haven't even noticed that Rendon has been out.

We all notice when you’re out. How’s your hamstring feeling?

[Angelsjunky]

7 hours ago, Lou said:

I've never bookmarked a post in my life. 

Bookmarked.

[Angel Oracle]

10 hours ago, Blarg said:

They still need a 4th outfielder.

Ward is on a slippery slope.

[Angel Oracle]

So much good about that game 

Walsh’s return seemingly sparking the INF defense the past 3 games

Moniak with yet another game deciding HR/XBH, plus Nevin mentioning that he’s made an adjustment on off speed pitches 

Barria pitches 5 shutout innings and looks great mixing his pitches.

Devenski and Silseth get the last 11 outs without allowing a baserunner.

Those 3 pitchers kept their pitch counts down.

Just one glaring issue: time to give Loup the Tepera treatment?   Looked like same old Loup, couldn’t locate pitches and allowed two hits in 1/3 inning.  
Front end of the pen is still a big issue.

Edited May 23, 2023 by Angel Oracle

[Duren, Duren]

Nice old time pitcher's duel. Barria's best game came at a good time. Loup has to be phased back in under no pressure situations. He is just prone to making mistakes every outing. 

Worst game this year for Renfroe? 

The Marsh/Moniak trade looks like it has helped both teams. Though it's a small sample size for Mickey. But you can see what Perry was hoping for. A bit of a gamble, but the potential was intriguing.

At age 25 he's already been through a lot of career stress  and pressure and but now seems mature and is adjusting well.  Still a long way to go, but he has the tools to become a long term starter. 

They still have to deal with Ward however and get him out of his slump. 

In a way having Ohtani locked in at DH handicaps the team from using other players there who may need the at bats to get untracked. Obviously they need Ohtani in there as much as possible, but if they fall out of the race and resigning him seems unlikely maybe they just start thinking of next year and try different lineups. 

[totdprods]

Moniak’s gonna have to improve on his plate discipline. A full 162 projects out to like 20 walks and 200 ks, and he isn’t gonna hit .400. But he’s been a good injection of offense for now.