Boxscore Breakdown #72: This is why we can’t have nice things – Astros 13, Angels 3

This is why we can’t have nice things. The day after the Angels earned a hard-fought victory over the division leading Astros, this bullshit happened. There isn’t even anything else to say about this game. The game sucked and the Angels suck.

Astros 13, Angels 3

Run Expectancy Rundown
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Starting Pitcher Scores
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Bullpen Battle
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Game Flow
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Halo A-Hole

Great timing for your worst start of the season, Christopher John.