Tough Loss to the Braves: 11-3
Hey Angels fans, it was a rough outing against the Braves today. Despite some moments of hope, the Braves' offense proved too powerful, and we couldn’t quite match up. Let's break down the action.Early Deficit: Braves Take Charge
The game started with a bang (not in our favor). After a promising double by Michael Harris II and a single by Austin Riley, Marcell Ozuna delivered a crushing 437-foot homer to center, bringing in three runs. Unfortunately, we couldn't get back into it during our half of the inning as Taylor Ward and Kevin Pillar were among those who struck out.
Second & Third Inning Blues
The second inning saw the Braves extend their lead, with Harris II getting an RBI single. Logan O'Hoppe walked, and Michael Stefanic managed a single, but we couldn't convert that into runs. The third inning had its heartbreak moments too, particularly when Zach Neto lined out into a double play. Ouch.Out of Reach: The Fifth Inning Onslaught
The fifth inning was a nightmare. Whit Merrifield homered, followed by key hits and walks, which compounded the damage with seven more runs making it 9-0. A homer by Ramon Laureano was the final blow in that inning. We just couldn’t stop them!
Small Bright Spots: Sixth & Eighth Inning
We finally saw some light in the sixth inning. Nolan Schanuel singled, and Pillar doubled him home. A wild pitch later allowed Pillar to score. We managed another run in the eighth when Pillar singled to bring in Schanuel. A small glimmer of hope amidst a challenging game.Final Efforts
Despite some late-game hitting, including Neto's double in the ninth, we couldn't close the wide gap. The Braves' pitchers kept our hitters at bay, and their bats were on fire today. Credit where it's due, but it's always tough to take.Up Next
We need to regroup and focus on our next game. Let's keep the faith, Angels fans! Better days and better games are ahead. Go Halos!
Scoreboard for Braves @ Angels (August 18th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 1 |