Tough Loss at the Big A 
Hey Angels fans, it was a bit of a rough one at Angel Stadium last night with our Angels falling to the Kansas City Royals with a final score of 10-4. Grab your caps and settle in; here's how the game went down.
A Battle of the Pitchers Early On
The game kicked off with both sides showing strong defense. Our opening pitcher kept things tight, and by the end of the 2nd inning, it was still a scoreless game. Despite some solid at-bats, the Angels struggled to find gaps in the Royals' defense. Jo Adell and Zach Neto managed to walk in the 2nd, showing some patience at the plate, but we couldn't convert those opportunities into runs.
Royals Take the Lead
Things took a turn in the 3rd inning. The Royals' Dairon Blanco blew it open with a two-run homer to left center, and Vinnie Pasquantino added insult to injury with another homer that brought two more runs home, putting the Royals up 4-0. Our boys fought hard, but the Royals kept their foot on the gas, widening their lead further in the 5th and 6th innings.
Angels Fight Back But Can't Close the Gap
The 7th inning brought a glimmer of hope as the Angels finally put some runs on the board. Logan O'Hoppe walked, and back-to-back errors by the Royals allowed us to load the bases. Luis Guillorme walked to bring O'Hoppe home, and Cole Tucker followed with another walk that scored Jo Adell. Nolan Schanuel's sacrifice fly then brought in Zach Neto, cutting the Royals' lead to 9-3. Kevin Pillar, who came in for Mickey Moniak, had a chance to keep the momentum going but unfortunately grounded into a double play to end the inning.
Despite a last valiant effort in the bottom of the 9th, where Tucker managed a sacrifice fly to bring Adell home, the game ended in a 10-4 victory for the Royals.
Wrapping Up
It was a tough night for our Angels, who showed fight but ultimately couldn't overcome the Royals' early lead. The team's resilience and moments of strong play, especially in the latter innings, remind us of the potential in this roster. We look forward to seeing how they bounce back in their next game.
As always, we keep our heads high, and our hearts loyal. Let's bring on the next game with the hope and passion that makes us Angels fans through and through!
Scoreboard for Royals @ Angels (May 10th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 1 |