While the LA Angels record of 21-13 rests at the top of the American League West, several players have been experiencing slumps. Kole Calhoun, Zack Cozart, and Justin Upton have all gone through streaks of poor play. Meanwhile, Jefry Marte has been hitting .333 with seven extra-base hits and eight RBI’s.
Marte has filled in remarkably every time he’s been asked to play. On Saturday, he hit a sixth-inning home run to extend their lead to 4-0. Although the Angels lost the game, Marte once again showed why he deserves regular playing time.