Game Summary: Angels vs. Mariners
Hey Angels fans! What a game today as our Halos pulled off a close one against the Mariners, winning 2-1!
Let's dive into the details of how this nail-biter unfolded.First Inning
The Mariners got on the board early when J.P. Crawford walked and eventually scored on a single by Julio Rodríguez. Our boys had a slow start with Anthony Rendon striking out and Taylor Ward doubling but being left stranded. After the first inning: Mariners 1, Angels 0.Second Inning
Top of the second saw our defense holding strong. In our turn at the plate, Mickey Moniak singled and later stole second base. Zach Neto walked, and Jo Adell came through with a crucial single to right. Moniak and Neto scored thanks to a throwing error from Luke Raley. That gave us the lead: Angels 2, Mariners 1.Middle Innings
The third inning was a pitching showcase for both sides. Logan O'Hoppe and Nolan Schanuel walked for us but didn't translate into runs. The Mariners' Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford were constantly on base, but our defense kept them in check.Late Innings Drama
By the seventh inning, we had a pitching change with Joyce replacing Soriano. Victor Robles managed a double, but Joyce struck out the next three batters to maintain our lead! Logan O’Hoppe hit a single but was left at second after a groundout by Keston Hiura.The eighth inning saw some substitutions with Luis Guillorme replacing Neto at third base and Drury at second. Garcia came in to pitch and quickly took care of the Mariners. We were close!
Nail-Biting Finish
Estévez came in to close the ninth inning and did not disappoint. He struck out Victor Robles to end the game and secure the 2-1 victory for our Angels.
Final Thoughts
It was a tight game, but our boys pulled through with solid defense and clutch pitching. Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell were our heroes today. Great job, Angels! We've got the momentum, let's keep it going!
Final Score: Angels 2, Mariners 1
Go Halos!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Angels (July 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |