Boxscore Breakdown #152: CHAMPS – Angels 5, Mariners 0

Here is all you need to know about this games…

Run Expectancy Rundown
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Starting Pitcher Scores
[googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”spreadsheets/d/1F7pYLWlwa1qJqz03Fi7f-ksWTGK0ZDhVbiN0AVo-2yU/pubchart” query=”oid=161400381&format=interactive” width=”584″ height=”293″ /] C.J. Wilson was legitimately terrific. This wasn’t one of those starts where he had a good line because a lot of screaming liners got hit into the right gloves. No, he missed a ton of bats, constantly around the zone and efficient with his pitches. Even if it isn’t sustainable, just knowing that he is still capable of this is encouraging as the postseason fast approaches.

James Paxton had a pretty terrific night in his own right before the bullpen flushed his great start down the toilet. His ability to dominate like that is one of the reasons so many teams are scared of having to face the Mariners in ALDS.

Bullpen Battle
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Game Flow
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Halo Hero

I had a hard time deciding between C.J. and C.J., but I ultimately decided to go with C.J. since we haven’t seen this from him for so long. Congrats, C.J.! Apologies, other C.J..