There was optimism coming into this game, that’s for sure. The Angels, through the first part of the season, were on par with Red Sox. Tuesday’s game was one event. Wednesday’s game was definitely another, much of the same sort.
Tyler Skaggs started the first by giving up two hard-hit balls to Mookie Betts and Hanley Ramirez, the second of which Trout got a good read on but just missed the jump. Mitch Moreland would cash Ramirez in and just like that it was 1-0 Red Sox.he second of which
In both the 1st and 3rd innings, Ian Kinsler and Mike Trout would reach to start the inning, and yet the Angels would not be able to score.