Tough Loss for the Angels Against the Astros
As an Angels fan, today's game was a rollercoaster of emotions. The final score might read 5-3 in favor of the Astros, but there were flashes of brilliance from our Angels. Let's dive into the key moments of today's game.A Solid Start and Early Tie
The first inning saw us respond positively to the Astro's early aggression. After Jose Altuve scored on a wild pitch, Nolan Schanuel hit a single to left field, bringing Taylor Ward home and leveling the score. This promising start, with Zach Neto showing patience at the plate and Ward walking, set an optimistic tone for us fans. Love seeing the teamwork on those bases!
Taking the Lead in the 4th Inning
Logan O'Hoppe came through with a single to left, followed by an amazing double from Eric Wagaman to bring O'Hoppe home. We took the lead 2-1, and it felt like the momentum was on our side. It's always a thrill when our team grabs the lead, even if it was short-lived.Setback in the 5th Inning
This inning was tough. Yordan Alvarez crushed a homer, bringing Altuve with him to put the Astros ahead. Additionally, Jeremy Peña and Victor Caratini's timely hits further extended their lead. At this point, we were trailing 4-2, and it was a bit of a gut punch.8th Inning Hope and Drama
The 8th inning saw a glimmer of hope. Ward walked, Neto flied out, but then Schanuel walked, setting the stage for a potential rally. It got exciting when Kavadas was hit by a pitch, filling the bases. Logan O'Hoppe's single brought in Ward, cutting the Astros' lead down to one run. However, an out at home cut our rally short
.Ninth Inning Nail in the Coffin
The top of the 9th saw Kyle Tucker homer to center, pushing the Astros' lead to 5-3. That was a tough blow. We had one last shot in the bottom of the 9th, but Matt Thaiss grounded into a double play, ending our hopes for a comeback.Final Thoughts
While the 5-3 loss was disappointing, there were some standout performances and moments of hope. Logan O'Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel showed fight, and our team definitely had their chances. As always, we keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. Let's keep supporting our Angels!
️Scoreboard for Astros @ Angels (September 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |