Boxscore Breakdown #28: Walk off, walk on – Angels 4, Mariners 3

Another walk off? Sign me up! Sure, it means that the Angels actually had to blow another save and have another game meager offensive production, but these walk offs have been downright exciting and inspiring. They sure make all the Angels’ flaws a lot harder to see, but if these galvanizing wins can get the Halos back on track, it was well worth it.

Angels 4, Mariners 3

Run Expectancy Rundown
[googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”spreadsheets/d/1e0fu-M37kBVbuTbgkFa7JH_iAHnJJ76zLILri53xL58/pubchart” query=”oid=1976391661&format=interactive” width=”623″ height=”389″ /] Mike Trout had himself a heck of a game, like he do. Not only did he have the big homer, but he also had that amazing catch in right center. He couldn’t possibly be doing more to carry this team. Fortunately, he is getting a little help (emphasis on little) in the form of Johnny Giavotella who apparently only drives in runs when they tie or win the game. The legend of Carlos Perez took a big hit though as he took the collar and fanned twice. He did throw out a base stealer though, so that was nice.

[googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”spreadsheets/d/1e0fu-M37kBVbuTbgkFa7JH_iAHnJJ76zLILri53xL58/pubchart” query=”oid=1154832181&format=interactive” width=”620″ height=”341″ /] Kyle Seager was responsible for just about all the offense for Seattle or at least the offense that wasn’t bloop hits. Nelson Cruz failed to homer once more and Logan Morrison stunk up the joint, which is always nice to see.

Starting Pitcher Scores
[googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”spreadsheets/d/1e0fu-M37kBVbuTbgkFa7JH_iAHnJJ76zLILri53xL58/pubchart” query=”oid=161400381&format=interactive” width=”584″ height=”293″ /] Another strong outing for C.J. Wilson has me dangerously close to actually buying that he’s been fixed. The only thing holding me back is the fact that he is, in fact, C.J. Wilson.

Bullpen Battle
[googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”spreadsheets/d/1e0fu-M37kBVbuTbgkFa7JH_iAHnJJ76zLILri53xL58/pubchart” query=”oid=1141913419&format=interactive” width=”620″ height=”315″ /] This time it was Seattle’s reliever named Smith to blow the game. Carson gagged away the game in a hurry but the Angels got the sigh of relief from a strong inning of work from Joe. The problem though was Huston Street choking away the one-run lead. He wasn’t nearly as bad during his near blown save last week though. He allowed the Seager double, but the Zunino hit was a fluke and Seager only scored on a sac fly. These things happen sometimes.

Game Flow
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Halo Hero

The magic Cajun elf continues to cast his voodoo on the rest of the league.