Can Angels Outshine Royals at Surprise Stadium?

As the Los Angeles Angels prepare to face the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The upcoming game on March 21st is a chance for the Angels to bounce back and showcase their resilience after a mixed bag of performances in recent outings.

The Angels' last game against the San Francisco Giants on March 20th was not their finest hour. Despite playing at home, they were outmatched in both hitting and pitching, resulting in a loss with only 2 runs compared to the Giants' 5. The bullpen's ERA of over 8 and WHIP of approximately 1.38 highlighted some concerns that need addressing before they take on the Royals.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for LAA fans. Looking back at their performance against the Cincinnati Reds on March 19th offers a glimmer of hope. The team put up an impressive show offensively, scoring 10 runs with a batting average of .333 and an OPS close to .913 – numbers that any team would be proud of. Their ability to capitalize on run-scoring opportunities was evident as they hit .500 with runners in scoring position.

Pitching also had its moments during this game; while there were some struggles from the bullpen later in the game, overall pitching held up well enough to secure victory.

But baseball is not just about one or two games; it's about consistency throughout a season. This is where LAA needs to focus if they want success against KC – finding that balance between strong offense and reliable pitching.

The Royals will be no pushover; playing at home gives them an edge that cannot be ignored by any means. However, if LAA can harness their offensive prowess demonstrated against CIN while tightening up their pitching strategy from previous games, there’s potential for an upset win away from home soil.

As we look ahead towards this matchup under Arizona’s skies, it remains clear: execution will be key for LAA if they wish to leave Surprise Stadium victorious.

Angels fans eager to catch every pitch can tune into BSKC network when these two teams clash on Thursday night at 9:00 PM MST (local time).