Oakland Athletics tops Los Angeles Angels 7-3
Game Summary
Oakland Athletics topped Los Angeles Angels 7-3. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Oakland Athletics's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Oakland Athletics pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Vaughn Grissom led Los Angeles Angels's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Los Angeles Angels reliever Mitch Farris threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Henry Bolte led Oakland Athletics's offense, going 4-for-5, 1 RBI. Oakland Athletics reliever Geoff Hartlieb threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Los Angeles Angels starter Walbert Ureña: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (81 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K (ERA 4.50).
Oakland Athletics starter Jeffrey Springs: 4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (84 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.7 IP with 6 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Los Angeles Angels: 7 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.241). Includes 2 HR.
Multi-hit games: Mike Trout (2-for-4, 1 HR), Vaughn Grissom (2-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Wade Meckler (2-for-4).
Oakland Athletics: 12 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.414). 4 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Henry Bolte (4-for-5), Lawrence Butler (2-for-5), Zack Gelof (2-for-3), Alika Williams (2-for-4).