Can the Angels Overcome Their Hitting Struggles Against the Padres?
In a closely contested preseason game at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels fell short against the San Diego Padres with a final score of 2-4. The game, which drew an attendance of 7,559 fans, saw both teams battling it out over nine innings. Despite their efforts, the Angels' record now stands at 8-13 for the season, while the Padres improved to 8-14.
Angels' Offensive Efforts
The Angels struggled offensively throughout the game, managing only five hits and committing three errors. Their batting average was a mere .161 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .278 and a slugging percentage (SLG) of .226. The team's performance at bat was highlighted by Michael Trout and David Mershon each hitting .500 in their appearances. Matthew Lugo made a significant impact with his perfect batting average of 1.000 and contributed one RBI on just one at-bat, showcasing his efficiency when it mattered most.
Pitching and Defense
On the mound, Reid Detmers showcased promising signs for future games with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.25 and striking out nine batters per nine innings pitched. However, Kyle Hendricks faced challenges as he recorded an ERA of 3.6 in this outing along with being credited with the loss for his team.
Defensively, several players maintained perfect fielding percentages despite three costly errors that ultimately affected the outcome of this tightly contested match-up.
Looking Ahead
The Los Angeles Angels will next face off against the Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale on March 17th at 4:10 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on MLB Network as both teams look to fine-tune their rosters ahead of Opening Day.
Share this article to keep fellow fans informed about how our team is shaping up during this crucial preseason period!