Tough Loss for the Halos in a Wild Finish
Hey, Angels fans!
We had a rollercoaster of a game against the Tigers but unfortunately came up just short, losing 7-6. Despite a rocky start, our Halos showed some serious heart and fought back in the 9th inning. Let's dive into the game recap.Early Troubles and a Slow Start
The game started with the Tigers getting on the board first. After a triple by Ibáñez, Canha's sacrifice fly scored him to make it 1-0. We had a chance to respond when Nolan Schanuel singled, but a double play by Luis Rengifo halted our momentum. The next few innings saw us struggling to get runners in scoring position, and the Tigers took advantage, extending their lead to 7-0 by the 5th inning, including an inside-the-park homer from Malloy. Ouch!Middle Inning Woes
Our batting lineup found no rhythm, and a couple of double plays in the second and fifth innings really hurt us. The Tigers pitching, especially their middle relievers, were effective in keeping our batters in check. Riley Greene and crew from Detroit were making it a rough outing for our pitching staff, who couldn't catch a break. We finally got on the board in the 6th inning with Schanuel scoring on a wild pitch, but it still seemed like a daunting climb down the stretch.The 9th Inning Fireworks! 
Just when it seemed all hope was lost, the 9th inning brought fireworks for our Halos! Zach Neto smashed a three-run homer making it 7-4, which totally ignited the rally. Jo Adell then hit a two-run bomb to bring us within one run!! The excitement was palpable, and we could taste the comeback! But alas, the rally fell short when Schanuel struck out swinging to end the game. Final Thoughts
Despite the loss, there were some positives. The late inning fight showed our team spirit and resilience. We also had good performances from Neto and Adell who both homered in the 9th. Let's take this tenacity into the next game and snag that win! Keep believing, Angels fans. Next time we'll be flying high!
End of the game: Angels Score: 6, Tigers Score: 7
Scoreboard for Tigers @ Angels (June 30th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |