"Driving to LAX, I didn't think I was going to make it," Trout said before Friday's game. "Got there, checked in -- I was lucky my gate was right next to security."
Fortunately for Trout, he only had a carry-on bag. His girlfriend's brother had been in town with his girlfriend, and they had taken the rest of Trout's luggage to the airport early. Trout was able to make it to his gate as his plane started boarding.
That allowed the reigning American League Most Valuable Player to spend his off-day with family and friends in Millville.