The hits just keep coming. This time, Taylor Cole failed as the opener for the 2nd time in the past 4 games. Friday Cole gave up 4 runs while recording only 1 out. Tonight he managed to get through an inning but served up 5 runs in the process. What could have happened if Sandoval instead of Cole had started this game that the Angels lost by only 3 runs?
Patrick Sandoval was the story of the night for the Angels. The 22 year old made his first major league “start”. The purpose of the opener is supposed to be so the next guy doesn’t have to come in to face the top of the order.