Los Angeles Angels edges Minnesota Twins 5-4
Game Summary
Los Angeles Angels squeaked out a narrow win over Minnesota Twins, 5-4. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Los Angeles Angels pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Walker Jenkins led Minnesota Twins's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Minnesota Twins reliever Andrew Morris threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Wade Meckler led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 RBI. Los Angeles Angels starter Walbert Ureña threw 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 9 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Minnesota Twins starter Taj Bradley: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 9 K, 1 BB (98 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.29 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 3.86).
Los Angeles Angels starter Walbert Ureña: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 9 K, 0 BB (91 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.29 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 6 K (ERA 9.00).
Hitting Analysis
Minnesota Twins: 10 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.294). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Brooks Lee (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Walker Jenkins (3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).
Los Angeles Angels: 6 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.200).
Multi-hit games: Wade Meckler (2-for-5).