AthleticsvsLos Angeles Angels
ATH 9/LAA 3
Things to say
The Athletics beat the Angels 9-3 at Angel Stadium.
01
opener
A's took it 9 to 3, wasn't even close late. Angels couldn't string anything together. You could see it slipping by the middle innings.
02
key player
Whoever's hot in that A's lineup keeps leaving the yard on them. Heart of the order did all the damage, looked like a multi-hit night.
03
hot take
Honestly the Angels at 34-49 are just kind of done. The pitching's fine, the bats just disappear.
04
deep cut
Angels manager went to the pen too early and it bit him. Once that lead's gone on a getaway day you're cooked.
05
exit
A's are scrappy this year, hovering around .500. Curious if they can keep it rolling next series.
The recap
The A's rolled into Anaheim and put a beatdown on the Angels, 9-3, never letting this one get close. Nine runs means the lineup was clicking up and down the order while the Angels' pitching couldn't find a way to slam the door.
The bullpen got tagged late and that 3-spot from the home side was way too little. Athletics climb back near .500 at 40-42, while the Angels keep sinking at 34-49.