CJ Wilson had a rough inning in the fourth. The Angel's best pitcher through the first 12 games lost his control, walked the first two batters he faced, then threw away a dribbler to the mound that lead to two runs scoring.
Wilson must've been going on autopilot when he fielded that hit ball because he could have easily got the runner at third base, but instead elected to turn and throw towards first. The throw was short and Albert Pujols couldn't play the ball with the runner barreling down the line. The two batters Wilson had walked earlier, scored easily, and the lead held up to win the game.
Baseball is one of the most precise sports to ever exist. Sometimes all it takes is one throw to win or lose a game. Unfortunately, it didn't go the Angel's way last night, but there were some positives to take away.
It's Going, Going, Going...
...and ALMOST out of here! Pujols did his best to quiet the critics about his lack of home runs last night by smashing 3 doubles. He missed his first home run of the season by inches, and you could tell that he really wanted to get that one out of the way by the way he stopped at second base.
Trumbo was also making his bid to be in the lineup every day by hitting a ball so hard off the wall, he only got a single out of it. Trumbo also walked in the game, showing more plate discipline early in the season than he did all of last year. With his improvement at the plate and working with 1st base coach, Alfredo Griffin, at third base every day, Trumbo is working harder than anyone on the team to earn his spot.
Not So Good
Pujols only has 4 RBIs in the season, but a .300+ batting average. It's not his fault. Angel's leadoff hitters have been atrocious this year, and Howard Kendrick doesn't walk very much. Kendrick is still swinging to find a consistent groove.
I'll be going to the game tonight, and we've got great seats. Expect LOTS of pictures tomorrow.
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