Inconsistent Pitching and Batting: Angels Lose 9-7 to Mariners

“Mariners Triumph Over Angels in a High-Scoring Clash”

In a thrilling match held at the Anaheim Stadium, the Mariners emerged victorious with a 9-7 win over the Angels. This clash marked the fifth time the two teams had faced each other in Japan, and it certainly did not disappoint.

Despite their valiant efforts, the Angels suffered a fourth consecutive defeat on home turf. Falling behind by five games in the wild card race, the team’s pitching and batting inconsistencies became a cause for concern. Coach Phil Nevin expressed his disappointment, stating, “Yesterday, our batting fell short, whereas today we were able to make considerable progress in scoring.”

Following the game, Manager Nevin candidly shared his frustrations during a post-game interview, emphasizing the pivotal role pitching plays in securing victories. “Our performance on the mound needs significant improvement, and ultimately, we must outscore our opponents,” he remarked. Reflecting on the recent trend, he added, “Unfortunately, in the past four games, we have failed to accomplish this feat.”

Remarkably, in the previous game held on the 4th, the Angels narrowly lost their lead in the ninth inning, allowing the Mariners to seize victory with a bases-loaded slam. The team’s pitchers struggled immensely, issuing seven walks throughout the match. Acknowledging this downfall, Nevin stated, “Today, we faced a challenging time with our pitching. However, we remain optimistic and look forward to our upcoming match.”

Additionally, the highly regarded Shohei Ohtani had a rather underwhelming performance, recording just one hit in four at-bats and striking out three times.

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“Yesterday we didn’t score enough and today we scored a lot.”

■ Mariners 9-7 Angel (5th time Japan, Anaheim)

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The Angels lost 7-9 to the Mariners at home on the 4th (5th Japan time). He lost four games in a row after losing a random battle, and was five games behind the wild card lead range. Coach Phil Nevin lamented the inconsistency of the pitching and batting, saying, “We didn’t score enough yesterday, and we scored a lot today.

“We have to do a better job on the mound, and in the end, we have to score more points than our opponents,” manager Nevin said in a post-game interview, expressing his agony over losing a close game. “We haven’t been able to do that (score more points than the opponent) in the last four games,” he analyzed.

In the same game on the 3rd (4th), the guardian deity Estevez was hit by a slam from the bases in the 9th inning with a 2 point lead and lost the game. On this day, the pitchers self-destructed with 7 walks. “We had a hard time walking today. We will play tomorrow. I’m not worried about that,” he said. Also, Shohei Ohtani had 1 hit in 4 at bats and 3 strikeouts.

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