Heartbreak in Minnesota as Angels Fall Short
Hey Angels fans, what a rollercoaster game it was against the Twins last night. Despite a valiant effort, we just couldn't clinch the win, falling 4-6. Here's how it all went down.A Promising Start
We got off to an amazing start with the ever-reliable Taylor Ward hammering a solo homer (416 feet) in the top of the 1st inning.
️ Nolan Schanuel and Brandon Drury followed up with singles, but we left the bases loaded as Eric Wagaman fouled out. Still, we were leading 1-0!Back-and-Forth Action
The Twins quickly answered with a home run by Wallner to tie the game 1-1. We pushed again in the 3rd inning with Nolan Schanuel belting a solo homer (382 feet), bringing us back on top 2-1. But, things started to turn in the bottom of the 4th. The Twins rallied with 3 runs behind some timely hits, pushing the score to 4-2 in their favor.Never Say Die!
In the top of the 6th, Jordyn Adams gave us hope with a solo shot to center (419 feet), tightening the score to 4-3. Unfortunately, the Twins replied with 2 more runs in the bottom of the 7th, making it 6-3.Final Push
We went into the 9th inning with the score at 6-3, but the Angels weren't done yet. Niko Kavadas and Jordyn Adams both singled to give us life. After a single by Nolan Schanuel brought Kavadas home, it was 6-4 with runners on the corners. But, despite our fight, Michael Stefanic grounded out to end the game.Conclusion
Though our boys fell short, they showed grit and determination till the last out. Kudos to Taylor Ward, Nolan Schanuel, and Jordyn Adams for their phenomenal efforts. Here's to bouncing back stronger next game!
️Scoreboard for Angels @ Twins (September 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |