The LA Angels had 10 comeback wins coming into Friday night, good enough for second in the AL behind only the Astros, who had 11. The matchup did not seem favorable for the Angels, who went up against the AL Pitcher of the Month for April, the elite Dallas Keuchel. They sent out Jesse Chavez, who has been average at best this season.
However, the two pitchers were going blow for blow throughout most of the game. Keuchel buckled first, giving up a solo shot to Albert Pujols (595 on his career for Pujols) in the second inning.