Tough Day at the Office for Padres
Hey fam
, just got back from what was a rollercoaster of a game against the Angels. Wanted to share some thoughts while they're fresh.First Inning - Off to a Quiet Start
We kicked off with Luis Arraez grounding out and Fernando Tatis Jr. striking out swinging, which kind of set the mood
. Was hoping for an explosive start, but Manny Machado at least singled to get us on base. Sadly, Jurickson Profar couldn't capitalize, and we ended the top half without any runs.Slow Burn Through the Middle Innings
Our Padres were pitching and defending solidly through the first few innings, keeping the Angels at bay. The highlight for us came in the 3rd when Machado punched a single to bring Arraez home, giving us the lead!
For a moment, it felt like we could take control... alas, it was not to be.The Angels Respond
The Angels matched our energy in the bottom of the 3rd, tying it up 1-1. Tensions were high! Both teams were really bringing their A-game defensively, with the score staying locked until the 7th inning.A Hiccup in the Seventh
Things took a turn in the 7th. The Angels managed to load the bases and Zach Neto doubled, bringing in two runs. A wild pitch by De Los Santos allowed another run, and just like that, it was 4-1 for the Angels
. Our defense, usually so reliable, just couldn't get us out of this jam.A Glimmer of Hope in the Eighth
The Padres didn't go down without a fight, though! Tatis Jr. and Machado both had singles, and Jake Cronenworth brought Tatis Jr. home with another single. 4-2, and for a moment, the comeback seemed possible. The energy was palpable, but unfortunately, that's as close as we got.Ninth Inning - The Final Push
In the ninth, we were down but not out. However, despite David Peralta's effort pinch-hitting for Luis Campusano, we just couldn't crack the Angels' defense. The game ended with a groundout by Arraez, and that was that, 4-2 Angels
.Reflections
Tough loss for our Padres, but there were some positive takeaways. Our pitching kept us in it for most of the game, and seeing Tatis Jr. and Machado connecting gives me hope for the rest of the season. We've got grit, determination, and the skills - just need to turn those into wins!Let's shake this off and keep pushing forward, Padres fam!
On to the next one, and here's to hoping for a win streak starting tomorrow! 
Scoreboard for Padres @ Angels (June 5th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |