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Al Arabiya
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Emotions run high, as 4 Angels batters are hit by pitches in 8-5 win over Rangers
ANAHEIM, Calif. – The benches cleared in the eighth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 8-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, and even though no punches were thrown, emotions ran high after the game. Rangers reliever Shawn Armstrong hit Zach Neto and Mike Trout with consecutive pitches to load the bases, prompting Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery to walk toward the plate, wave his arms, and yell at Texas manager Bruce Bochy. 'I just heard the yelling, and that was enough,' Bochy said. '(Hitting guys intentionally) was the last thing (we were trying to do). I brought Armstrong in to keep them from scoring a run. But I guess we hit somebody and it's intentional, but when they hit (Rangers shortstop Corey) Seager it's not. I just thought that was enough.' Montgomery said his outburst was fueled in part by Neto being hit by Patrick Corbin in the first inning and Luis Rengifo being hit by Caleb Boushley in the seventh, but he did not accuse the Rangers of purposely throwing at the Angels. 'You hit our second baseman, our shortstop (twice), and then Mike (Trout) – the only thing I said was, 'How many times are you going to hit a guy?'' Montgomery said. 'I wasn't insinuating that they were intentionally doing it by any means. When that happens, everybody's angry in the moment. I was just frustrated that our guys were getting hit, and I wanted him to command the ball a little bit better.' The Angels appreciated the fight their manager showed. 'I think the boys loved it – he's sticking up for his guys,' Trout said. 'I've been saying it since day one. We have a tight group here; we play for each other.' The Angels trailed 4-3 in the sixth inning when they rallied for four two-out runs. Gustavo Campero hit an RBI double for a 4-all tie, Yoán Moncada lined a pinch-hit two-run single to right for a 6-4 lead, and Neto added an RBI double for a 7-4 lead. The Angels were outhit 14-6 but still found a way to win for the fourth time in five games, improve to 53-55, and move to within four games of an AL wild-card spot ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Texas (56-52) is one game out of the playoff picture. Veteran closer Kenley Jansen, the subject of trade rumors while the Angels determine whether they will add players or shed players before the deadline, threw a scoreless ninth for his 20th save, extending his consecutive scoreless streak to 17 games. 'I still believe in this team, man,' Jansen said of the Angels, who are trying to snap a 10-year playoff drought. 'It's up to the front office to determine what direction they go, but if they can figure out how we can improve, we have an offense that can win ballgames. I like this group of guys. I want to be a part of turning this franchise around.'
New York Times
15 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Mike Trout on Angels manager's benches-clearing defense after HBPs: ‘The boys love it'
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Benches cleared during a chaotic eighth inning at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night, leading to a war of words between Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and interim Los Angeles skipper Ray Montgomery. After Rangers reliever Shawn Armstrong hit two Angels batters in back-to-back plate appearances, Montgomery left the Angels' dugout and stormed to the opposing dugout in frustration. Advertisement 'The only thing I said was, 'How many times are you going to hit a guy,'' Montgomery said after the Angels' 8-5 victory. 'I wasn't insinuating that they were intentionally doing it. … Throw the ball over the plate.' Four Angels batters were hit on the evening. Mike Trout was hit on the wrist, but he said his guard protected him. Luis Rengifo was hit in the inning prior and stayed in the game. Neto was plunked twice. 'I think the boys love it,' Trout said of his manager taking a stand. 'Sticking up for his players, sticking up for his guys. It's fun to see.' Montgomery — who took over for manager Ron Washington in June — said he understood why the Rangers would be upset at him, but he said he made it clear to Bochy that he wasn't accusing Texas of throwing at the Angels on purpose. At the time, the Rangers were down by two runs. Bochy, the Rangers' legendary manager, exited the dugout as benches cleared and bullpen members raced toward the action. Home plate umpire Marvin Hudson got between Montgomery and Bochy, and tempers simmered after a few moments. 'I just heard the yelling and that was enough,' Bochy said. '(Hitting guys intentionally) was the last thing (we were trying to do). I brought (Armstrong) in to keep them from scoring a run. But I guess we hit somebody and it's intentional, but when they hit (Corey) Seager it's not. I just thought that was enough.' This is the third bench-clearing skirmish for the Angels this season, though none has resulted in ejections. (Photo of Montgomery on Tuesday: Jayne Kamin-Oncea / Getty Images)
Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
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New York Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Mike Trout can't play the field — and the Angels may be facing a harsh reality
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The timeline for Mike Trout to resume playing right field keeps getting pushed back, with little explanation. First, it was supposed to coincide with his return from the injured list on May 30. Then, he needed a short time to ramp up. When that didn't happen, the 33-year-old superstar said he hoped to come back after the All-Star break. Then, when the team returned home from its most recent trip. Advertisement None of that has happened. And currently, Trout is not preparing to play defense, citing soreness in his left knee — the same knee that needed two meniscus surgeries last season, sidelining him for five months in 2024 and one month in 2025. 'Still trying to get back out there, for sure,' Trout said on Sunday morning. 'But when I ramped up the intensity, it was getting more sore. I'm just trying to stay in the lineup. … I feel it a lot.' The question now is if Trout will ever be a regular defensive player again. As the Angels do everything they can to preserve his abilities for the duration of his contract, which runs through 2030, moving into a more regular DH role has to be on the table. Trout — who notoriously has hated talk of DHing — sounded more open to the idea, acknowledging that'll be a conversation 'down the road.' 'We'll talk about this stuff,' Trout said. 'The main thing is preparing myself, preparing to be able to be in the lineup, whether that's DHing or being in the outfield. … (This experience) has definitely given me repetition over a long period of time. But I enjoy playing the outfield.' Meanwhile, Trout's inability to play defense has created a significant roster problem with Jorge Soler, who is still owed nearly $18 million through next season. Soler has been asked to play right field a lot this season to keep both his and Trout's bat in the lineup. But Soler is also having the worst offensive season of his career. Those struggles have been rooted in groin and back injuries, which he said is directly related to playing outfield a lot. 'I haven't played the outfield for a while, for years,' Soler said on Saturday, after being put back on the injured list. 'Then coming here and playing, it's tough.' The Angels simply cannot employ Soler on their active roster, if Trout is going to need regular reps at designated hitter. It was probably poor foresight to trade for Soler, knowing Trout's health issues. And now it'll be nearly impossible to trade him to another team, given his injuries and subsequent ineffectiveness. Advertisement 'He was actually very good, to my eye, given the circumstances,' interim manager Ray Montgomery said of Soler's defense. 'But it's not something we can put on him through the end of the year. We've got to figure out something.' Beyond Soler, Trout's need to DH has forced the team to use more fringe players in right field. It's also forced Jo Adell to play center field despite rating poorly at the position. He's worth minus-13 defensive runs saved in center, after being a Gold Glove finalist in right field last year. Trout said he hopes to return to the outfield this season. But nothing related to his health is a given. And his track record is clear: he takes longer than expected to return from injuries nearly every time. When asked the possibility of Trout returning defensively this season, Montgomery said, 'Anything's possible,' while noting the will is there from Trout to make it happen. That's partly why Trout holds, and will always hold, a special place in the hearts and minds of any Angels fan. He's earned that, with a decade-long prime that exceeds nearly every player's in the game's history. But it's also true that the five-plus years and nearly $200 million he's still owed on his 12-year contract extension present a conundrum for this franchise. It needs to do everything it can to preserve every ounce of his abilities as he ages. Trout is hitting .232. Batting average isn't everything, but it's well below his standard. He's striking out 28 percent of the time in 2025, also much worse than his career numbers. Before this season, GM Perry Minasian said he expected Trout to have a 70-homer, MVP-caliber season in 2025. He was being purposefully hyperbolic, but the point was serious. He expected a lot. It's becoming clearer that the Angels need to navigate Trout's health differently moving forward and accept that he probably isn't going to be that player. Both offensively, and possibly, on defense as well. It's no longer a given he will take the field every day. 'When I'm feeling good, I'll go out there and try and get back out there,' Trout said. 'I just couldn't tell you when that could be.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mike Trout notches 1,000 RBIs, makes Angels history with home run vs. Mariners
Mike Trout continues to reach career milestones in his 15th year of his major leaguer career. Trout recorded his 1,000th career RBI with a 2-run home run in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, July 27, He became just the third Angel to get his first 1,000 RBIs entirely with the franchise, along with Garret Anderson and Tim Salmon. The three-time American League MVP sent a ball 443 feet into center field to increase the Angels' lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the 5th inning. Trout, who will turn 34 on Aug. 7, has produced 47 RBIs this season, the most he's had since 2022 after injury plagued seasons in 2023 and 2024. What is the next Mike Trout milestone? Trout is approaching 400 career home runs. He is currently at 397 after his home run on Sunday, July 27, The 11-time MLB All-Star has 19 home runs this season. When will Mike Trout play next? Trout and the Angels will remain at home in Anaheim, California, to start a 3-game series with the Texas Rangers on Monday, July 28. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Trout homers, reaches 1,000 RBIs for Angels in win over Mariners
