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http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-walt-weiss-jersey , Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave yet another
glimpse of what he could do at the plate just hours after announcing he planned
to undergo Tommy John surgery and return next season only as a hitter.Ohtani’s
bat was broken by a Yovani Gallardo slider, but he was strong enough to punch it
into center for a single that tied the score and ignite a four-run rally Tuesday
to lead the Angels to a 4-1 comeback over the Texas Rangers.Ohtani, Justin
Upton, Taylor Ward and Kaleb Cowart all pushed in runs for the Angels.Despite
being something of a sensation the first half of the season, Ohtani said he
doesn’t feel he has proven he is a legitimate two-way player.“It’s been a small
sample size with just one season, so can’t really say I proved to the world that
I can continue being a two-way player,” Ohtani said.Texas’ Joey Gallo proved his
40-homer season last year was no fluke, hitting his 40th of this season off Matt
Shoemaker in the third. Gallo has three more homers than singles (37) this
season.Gallo became the fourth Rangers player to have back-to-back 40-homer
seasons.“To do that, and to stay healthy all year, that’s hard to do
Marcus Semien Jersey ,” Gallo said. “You’re playing 162 games, and the second year is always toughest. I knew there would be a dip with people making
adjustments so it wasn’t something where I said ‘I’m going to hit 40 again no
problem.’ “Gallardo (8-7) looked like he might make the lone run hold up,
holding the Angels scoreless on three hits through five innings.But it all went
wrong in the sixth. Kole Calhoun led off with a double, and after he advanced to
third on a groundout, Mike Trout was walked intentionally.That led to Ohtani’s
single off reliever Martin Perez, before third baseman Jurickson Profar’s
throwing error on a grounder by Upton allowed Trout to score.The Angels scored
another run after shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Roughed Odor
collided going for an Andrelton Simmons bouncer up the middle to load the bases.
Ward walked to force in a run.Cowart lofted a deep sacrifice fly to left that
scored Upton and the Angels had a 4-1 lead.TRAINER’S ROOMRangers: LHP Mike Minor
has been shut down for the season. Used exclusively as a reliever by the Royals
last season, he emerged as the Rangers’ most effective starter. He went 12-8
with a 4.18 ERA in 28 starts. The 30-year-old Minor threw 157 innings and that
was simply deemed enough for this season.Angels: Ohtani has decided to have
Tommy John surgery next week in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The
announcement was expected and Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed it means
Ohtani will not pitch next season.OHTANI THE HITTERThe two-way star admitted to
frustration at not being able to continue as a pitcher next season.“I am
disappointed that I’m not going to be able to pitch next season, but I try to
take positive out of negative things,” he said. “Normal (pitchers) won’t be able
to play at all next season, but fortunately I’ll play as a hitter.”Ohtani said
he was uncertain if he would be ready to hit by opening day: “There’s no really
set date
http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-joe-morgan-jersey , it’s going to depend on how the rehab goes and if there are no setbacks. I’ll
have an update every four weeks or so after the surgery. I can’t give a
timetable at this point.”SHOEMAKER STRONGThe right-hander gave up only the solo
homer to Gallo in his five innings, allowing four hits and striking out seven
without a walk. It was the best of his five starts since returning following
forearm surgery that forced him to miss most of the season.It was likely his
final start of the season.“I don’t know if there’s any more Show has to show
this year,” Scioscia said.Said Shoemaker: “Just build off that, go into the
offseason and keep getting better.”UP NEXTRangers: LHP Yohander Mendez (2-2,
6.04 ERA) is scheduled to start Wednesday in the series finale. He will be
making his fifth career start after allowing a career-high in runs (eight) and
hits (nine) in his last start against the Rays.Angels: LHP Andrew Heaney (9-10,
4.21) will attempt to even his record in his final start of the season. He’ll
have to do it against a Rangers team he’s gone 1-3 against with a 7.50 ERA
against in six career starts. PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies still have a
shot at the postseason heading into the final week of the regular season after a
three-game sweep of Arizona.Kyle Freeland extended his unbeaten streak to 10
starts, and the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 2-0 Sunday to stay 1½ games behind
the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and 1½ games back of St. Louis for the
NL’s second wild card.“Arizona’s lineup, we all know it can wake up at any
moment and throw four or five runs on you whenever,” Freeland said. “We’re in a
tight race and trying to get this last win to sweep them, but it was fun out
there.”Colorado allowed three runs during the sweep.“You can’t win without
starting pitching over the long haul
Reggie Jackson Jersey , over the 162, and I think we’re proving that and it’s been awesome,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.Arizona lost for the seventh
time in eight games and was eliminated from contention in the NL West and
wild-card race. The Diamondbacks led the division entering the final month but
are 5-16 in September.“I know we have that little ‘e’ next to our name, and that
hurts,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “I’ll digest it and make sure
that this team is ready to play against the Dodgers who are in a race. We know
what’s at stake for them, and we’re not going to lay down.”Freeland (16-7)
allowed seven hits in seven innings, struck out six and walked one, lowering his
ERA to 2.84. He is 7-0 since an Aug. 1 loss at St. Louis.Nolan Arenado hit an
RBI double in the third and Gerardo Parra had a run-scoring single in the
fifth.Zach Godley (14-11) lost his fourth straight, allowing six hits and three
walks in five innings.Freeland got out of a first-and-third jam in the seventh,
retiring Eduardo Escobar on an inning-ending popout.“He’s done tremendous work
as a second-year pitcher in this league and I can’t praise him enough for what
he’s done for this group
http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-joyce-jersey ,” Black said.After Adam Ottavino walked a pair of batters with one out in the
eighth, Seunghwan Oh struck out A.J. Pollock and retired Ketel Marte on a
flyout.Wade Davis got three straight outs for his NL-leading 41st save in 47
chances. Davis tied the Rockies single-season saves record, shared by Greg
Holland (2017) and José Jiménez (2002).“We just weren’t able to play good
enough,” Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt said. “It wasn’t like we made
mistakes or didn’t care. The effort was there, the preparation was there, just
the performance wasn’t good enough.”BLACKMON ROLLINGCharlie Blackmon led off the
game with a single to shallow center that extended his hitting streak to a
career-high 15 games.OTTO-MATICOttavino set the Rockies season record for
strikeouts as a reliever with his 108th in the eighth inning.FINAL WEEK
PLANLovullo said he might rest some regulars and take a look at other players
during the last week. Arizona is 79-77.“I’m sure everybody in that room wants to
finish over .500, I think that would be a nice accomplishment,” he
said.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: Black didn’t announce his starting lineup until 45
minutes before first pitch, waiting to see how All-Star shortstop Trevor Story
looked in an on-field workout. Story hit, took ground balls and made strong
throws to first base
Glenn Hubbard Jersey , but Garrett Hampson started at shortstop. Story, who left last Monday’s game with a right elbow injury, missed his fifth straight
game.Black said Story is “real close” to a return.Diamondbacks: RF Steven Souza
Jr. left after the fourth inning with lower back spasms.UP NEXTRockies: After
going 44-37 on the road, Colorado opens its final homestand with LHP Tyler
Anderson (6-9) scheduled to face Philadelphia and Zach Eflin (11-7) on
Monday.Diamondbacks: LHP Robbie Ray (6-2) is scheduled to start Monday’s series
opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, who go with star LHP Clayton
Kershaw (8-5, 2.45). Ray has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last
nine starts.
s Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave yet another glimpse of what he could do at the plate just hours after announcing he planned
to undergo Tommy John surgery and return next season only as a hitter.Ohtani’s
bat was broken by a Yovani Gallardo slider, but he was strong enough to punch it
into center for a single that tied the score and ignite a four-run rally Tuesday
to lead the Angels to a 4-1 comeback over the Texas Rangers.Ohtani, Justin
Upton, Taylor Ward and Kaleb Cowart all pushed in runs for the Angels.Despite
being something of a sensation the first half of the season, Ohtani said he
doesn’t feel he has proven he is a legitimate two-way player.“It’s been a small
sample size with just one season, so can’t really say I proved to the world that
I can continue being a two-way player,” Ohtani said.Texas’ Joey Gallo proved his
40-homer season last year was no fluke, hitting his 40th of this season off Matt
Shoemaker in the third. Gallo has three more homers than singles (37) this
season.Gallo became the fourth Rangers player to have back-to-back 40-homer
seasons.“To do that, and to stay healthy all year, that’s hard to do
Marcus Semien Jersey ,” Gallo said. “You’re playing 162 games, and the second year is always toughest. I knew there would be a dip with people making
adjustments so it wasn’t something where I said ‘I’m going to hit 40 again no
problem.’ “Gallardo (8-7) looked like he might make the lone run hold up,
holding the Angels scoreless on three hits through five innings.But it all went
wrong in the sixth. Kole Calhoun led off with a double, and after he advanced to
third on a groundout, Mike Trout was walked intentionally.That led to Ohtani’s
single off reliever Martin Perez, before third baseman Jurickson Profar’s
throwing error on a grounder by Upton allowed Trout to score.The Angels scored
another run after shortstop Elvis Andrus and second baseman Roughed Odor
collided going for an Andrelton Simmons bouncer up the middle to load the bases.
Ward walked to force in a run.Cowart lofted a deep sacrifice fly to left that
scored Upton and the Angels had a 4-1 lead.TRAINER’S ROOMRangers: LHP Mike Minor
has been shut down for the season. Used exclusively as a reliever by the Royals
last season, he emerged as the Rangers’ most effective starter. He went 12-8
with a 4.18 ERA in 28 starts. The 30-year-old Minor threw 157 innings and that
was simply deemed enough for this season.Angels: Ohtani has decided to have
Tommy John surgery next week in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The
announcement was expected and Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed it means
Ohtani will not pitch next season.OHTANI THE HITTERThe two-way star admitted to
frustration at not being able to continue as a pitcher next season.“I am
disappointed that I’m not going to be able to pitch next season, but I try to
take positive out of negative things,” he said. “Normal (pitchers) won’t be able
to play at all next season, but fortunately I’ll play as a hitter.”Ohtani said
he was uncertain if he would be ready to hit by opening day: “There’s no really
set date
http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-joe-morgan-jersey , it’s going to depend on how the rehab goes and if there are no setbacks. I’ll
have an update every four weeks or so after the surgery. I can’t give a
timetable at this point.”SHOEMAKER STRONGThe right-hander gave up only the solo
homer to Gallo in his five innings, allowing four hits and striking out seven
without a walk. It was the best of his five starts since returning following
forearm surgery that forced him to miss most of the season.It was likely his
final start of the season.“I don’t know if there’s any more Show has to show
this year,” Scioscia said.Said Shoemaker: “Just build off that, go into the
offseason and keep getting better.”UP NEXTRangers: LHP Yohander Mendez (2-2,
6.04 ERA) is scheduled to start Wednesday in the series finale. He will be
making his fifth career start after allowing a career-high in runs (eight) and
hits (nine) in his last start against the Rays.Angels: LHP Andrew Heaney (9-10,
4.21) will attempt to even his record in his final start of the season. He’ll
have to do it against a Rangers team he’s gone 1-3 against with a 7.50 ERA
against in six career starts. PHOENIX (AP) — The Colorado Rockies still have a
shot at the postseason heading into the final week of the regular season after a
three-game sweep of Arizona.Kyle Freeland extended his unbeaten streak to 10
starts, and the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 2-0 Sunday to stay 1½ games behind
the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and 1½ games back of St. Louis for the
NL’s second wild card.“Arizona’s lineup, we all know it can wake up at any
moment and throw four or five runs on you whenever,” Freeland said. “We’re in a
tight race and trying to get this last win to sweep them, but it was fun out
there.”Colorado allowed three runs during the sweep.“You can’t win without
starting pitching over the long haul
Reggie Jackson Jersey , over the 162, and I think we’re proving that and it’s been awesome,” Rockies manager Bud Black said.Arizona lost for the seventh
time in eight games and was eliminated from contention in the NL West and
wild-card race. The Diamondbacks led the division entering the final month but
are 5-16 in September.“I know we have that little ‘e’ next to our name, and that
hurts,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “I’ll digest it and make sure
that this team is ready to play against the Dodgers who are in a race. We know
what’s at stake for them, and we’re not going to lay down.”Freeland (16-7)
allowed seven hits in seven innings, struck out six and walked one, lowering his
ERA to 2.84. He is 7-0 since an Aug. 1 loss at St. Louis.Nolan Arenado hit an
RBI double in the third and Gerardo Parra had a run-scoring single in the
fifth.Zach Godley (14-11) lost his fourth straight, allowing six hits and three
walks in five innings.Freeland got out of a first-and-third jam in the seventh,
retiring Eduardo Escobar on an inning-ending popout.“He’s done tremendous work
as a second-year pitcher in this league and I can’t praise him enough for what
he’s done for this group
http://www.athleticsfanproshop.com/authentic-matt-joyce-jersey ,” Black said.After Adam Ottavino walked a pair of batters with one out in the
eighth, Seunghwan Oh struck out A.J. Pollock and retired Ketel Marte on a
flyout.Wade Davis got three straight outs for his NL-leading 41st save in 47
chances. Davis tied the Rockies single-season saves record, shared by Greg
Holland (2017) and José Jiménez (2002).“We just weren’t able to play good
enough,” Diamondbacks slugger Paul Goldschmidt said. “It wasn’t like we made
mistakes or didn’t care. The effort was there, the preparation was there, just
the performance wasn’t good enough.”BLACKMON ROLLINGCharlie Blackmon led off the
game with a single to shallow center that extended his hitting streak to a
career-high 15 games.OTTO-MATICOttavino set the Rockies season record for
strikeouts as a reliever with his 108th in the eighth inning.FINAL WEEK
PLANLovullo said he might rest some regulars and take a look at other players
during the last week. Arizona is 79-77.“I’m sure everybody in that room wants to
finish over .500, I think that would be a nice accomplishment,” he
said.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies: Black didn’t announce his starting lineup until 45
minutes before first pitch, waiting to see how All-Star shortstop Trevor Story
looked in an on-field workout. Story hit, took ground balls and made strong
throws to first base
Glenn Hubbard Jersey , but Garrett Hampson started at shortstop. Story, who left last Monday’s game with a right elbow injury, missed his fifth straight
game.Black said Story is “real close” to a return.Diamondbacks: RF Steven Souza
Jr. left after the fourth inning with lower back spasms.UP NEXTRockies: After
going 44-37 on the road, Colorado opens its final homestand with LHP Tyler
Anderson (6-9) scheduled to face Philadelphia and Zach Eflin (11-7) on
Monday.Diamondbacks: LHP Robbie Ray (6-2) is scheduled to start Monday’s series
opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, who go with star LHP Clayton
Kershaw (8-5, 2.45). Ray has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last
nine starts.
