OC Register: Angels drop 3rd in a row to A’s as pitching, defense falter

[AngelsWin.com]

OAKLAND — The season can’t end soon enough for the Angels.

The Angels lost 10-6 to the Oakland A’s on Sunday, getting swept by a team that has the worst record in the majors.

The Angels had a three-run lead in the sixth inning, and then proceeded to give up 10 runs over two innings filled with misplaced pitches and critical errors.

Starter Tyler Anderson and reliever Andrew Wantz each threw fastballs over the middle, allowing two-run homers in the sixth inning.

In the seventh, just after the Angels had tied the game at 4 on a Luis Rengifo homer, right-hander José Soriano fielded a comebacker that should have been a routine, inning-ending double play.

Instead, he threw the ball into center field, opening the floodgates for the A’s to score six runs.

The Angels (64-73) have lost six of their last seven games to fall to nine games under .500, their low point for the season.

Things started well in this series finale, with Eduardo Escobar hitting a two-run homer and Chad Wallach adding an RBI double in the fourth to put the Angels up 3-0.

In the bottom of the inning, Anderson walked the bases loaded, but escaped with two strikeouts and a popout.

Anderson lost his no-hit bid and his shutout in a span of a couple minutes in the sixth inning.

Zack Gelof hit a chopper to Escobar at third. His throw to first was initially judged by umpire Bill Miller to be in time. Upon review, it was called an infield hit.

Anderson’s next pitch was a fastball over the middle of the plate, which Ryan Noda crushed for a two-run homer.

An out later, Anderson gave up a single and his day was over after 5 1/3 innings.

Wantz entered and promptly allowed a two-run homer to Seth Brown to give the A’s a 4-3 lead. Wallach, the catcher, was set up outside and Wantz threw the pitch over the middle of the plate.

More to come on this story.

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[greginpsca]

I guess falter is a new term for "taking a shit".

[Duren, Duren]

As Casey Stengel pleaded to his expansion Mets, "can't anyone here play this game?" 

The degree of ineptitude reflects an expansion team. The fielding is especially atrocious. There is almost zero speed on the team other than Ohtani. And the base running is often an adventure. 

Pitching and hitting are self evidently mediocre. And forget about anyone rising to the occasion in clutch situations. Or leadership.

Isolated individuals from different organizations who can't get in sync and have no chemistry. With many of the players in decline or totally raw and inexperienced. As well as the predictable  usual major injuries to key players. 

Led by a manager and coaches who seems to react with a time delayed mindset. 

Just trying to fast forward the season and get out of Dodge as fast as possible.

 

[gurn67]

I became an Angels' fan during the 1978 season when I was 10 years old. This is only the second time during that period that I have honestly felt they should blow it up and start all over. 1992 was the other season. Of course, they should have started that process the last week of July. It's a complete mess from top to bottom. There's no quick fixes.

[AngelsMetsWS]

We need to sign Daniel Vogelbach for speed and defense. 

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, greginpsca said:

I guess falter is a new term for "taking a shit".

I haven't faltered since yesterday. Might need some more fiber in my diet.

[Tank]

3 hours ago, AngelsWin.com said:

More to come on this story.

i think i've read enough.

[Jason]

It’s pretty clear the players are just going through the motions and really don’t care about winning or losing at this point. 

[Jason]

55 minutes ago, Taylor said:

I haven't faltered since yesterday. Might need some more fiber in my diet.

I faltered twice today but the spicy hot wings made the last one lousy. 

[Angel Oracle]

This team is a joke.

Let’s hope it leads to the further good draft picks needs to stop this .

Again, need a clean slate on the bench and need to be emphasizing fundamentals.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

This team is a joke.

Let’s hope it leads to the further good draft picks needs to stop this .

Again, need a clean slate on the bench and need to be emphasizing fundamentals.

Coaches and manager need to exit. Re-build the team around some of the young guys who have performed well. Neto, O'Hoppe, Schanuel, Silseth, Rengifo, Ward (if he recovers).

Have no idea if Ohtani will stay.

Trout too...he might want a trade.

Rendon? Who knows...

It's a mess.

[Angels in 2030]

It’s going to take a long time - if/when real change occurs.  2030 is real.  

[Angel Oracle]

1 minute ago, Angels in 2030 said:

It’s going to take a long time - if/when real change occurs.  2030 is real.  

Only when this guy sells the team.

[Stradling]

[REDneck]

Just when you think they couldn't sink any lower, they go and get swept by the worst team in baseball after the Angels. On to the best team in the AL.

[cgoldangel]

I unfortunately was at the game and it was just embarrassing. Although, I did get a chance to talk with Kyren Paris’ father before the game. He was obviously very proud of his son and was a very nice guy and am really pulling for Paris to do well

[khouse]

15 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Only when this guy sells the team.

Um...from this, it appears that Arte in "faltering" himself & enjoying it...