Mark Trumbo Homer Chops Braves in Ervin Santana Shutout

by Rev Halofan on May 20, 2011 9:36 PM PDT in Angels Postgame

ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 20: Mark Trumbo #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a three run homerun for a 6-0 lead over the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Angel Stadium on May 20, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Final Score at Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Boston-Milwaukee Braves of Atlanta: ZERO, Angels: Nueve

With Howie Kendrick, their best hitter, nursing an achy hamstring and borderline Hall-of-Famer Tim Hudson on the mound for the visiting National League Braves, the Angels looked outmatched before their lukewarm number four starter Ervin Santana even took the mound dressed in full 1962 L.A. Angels regalia Friday night in Anaheim.

Alberto Callaspo and Mark Trumbo each had three RBI but it was Trumbo's monster bomb to break open a 3-0 game against a shaky Hudson that was the pinnacle offensive achievement of the month. Hudson walked three and hit three batters. After the game trumbo told some lousy reporter for Fox Sports West "The team met after the game yesterday and we decided that we are being too tentative and if we're gonna go down, we're gonna go down swinging."

On the pitching side of things, Santana pitched his sixth career complete game shutout (yeah yeah call the redundancy police as all shutouts are complete games). Black Magic allowed no walks and four singles. No Brave reached second base during the team's first visit to Los Angeles of Anaheim. Santana struck out seven Atlanta batters, none of whom were the pitcher, ensuring that the retro uniforms the Angels wore were the only retro baseball affectation on the field.

The team is now at .500, 23-23 ...Scott Spiezio's number and like Scott behind the wheel, it seems this season could go either way for this team...

Poll

Panther of the Game

Ervin Santana

392 votes

Mark Trumbo

103 votes

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WOW!!!!

Did THAT come out of nowhere!
Nice job Voodoo!!!

by Raaddad on May 20, 2011 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Told you so

" With Haren bolstering the rotation, the Angels are set up beautifully for 2011"- Another East coast biased reporter

by Halos2011champs on May 20, 2011 9:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Gotta go with the Trumbomber.

Voodoo was awesome, but the Trumbomb was the twisting of the knife.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 20, 2011 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

It's nice to see the big guy "yard" again

by Raaddad on May 20, 2011 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

The Angels were pissed about the dissing by MLBN

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 20, 2011 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

i predicted a Bravos blowout.

Thanks for the helping of crow, Ervin and “Jumbo”

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 20, 2011 9:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Same here.

I thought we’d get our arses handed to us. And of course my PGP looks like crap. I really Mathis’d up tonight.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on May 20, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Ditto

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 20, 2011 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

measwell

happily wrong

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on May 21, 2011 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions

local business shout-out that helped our offense:

a buddy of mine said SIX Halos tonight are using Trinity bats (see Trumbo’s photo above for their logo)… local company, cool bats, and a possible contributor to our success on the eve of the End

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 20, 2011 9:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

whatever it takes

Vernon should wear Wade Boggs’ mistresses panties if it would help

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on May 21, 2011 2:40 AM PDT up reply actions

or Marv Albert's

"Ballplayers play baseball." -Jose Mota

by Fred Fredrix on May 21, 2011 6:06 AM PDT up reply actions

make sure

your shots are all up to date

by eyespy on May 21, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

How many all star first basemen can we produce?

too early to tell?

Gotta have more Kowbell

by OCangels on May 20, 2011 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Kothman says "hi"

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 20, 2011 9:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

"c" what i did there?

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 20, 2011 9:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Well, Trumbo sure isn't looking like an AS...

Who are you referring to?

RIP Nick...

Jim Scully
Jim Scully Home

by jimmuscomp on May 20, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

High Hopes I guess

Gotta have more Kowbell

by OCangels on May 20, 2011 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Also notice the ? mark

Gotta have more Kowbell

by OCangels on May 20, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

did wally joyner go to the asg?

besides him, have the halos had ANY 1B all-stars? Even as a question, your comment confuses. It’s all good … we won tonight. Peace to all in the OC and beyond.

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on May 20, 2011 9:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I was thinking about Kendry(s) and I dare not mention who came before

Sure they didn’t go to an ASG … I should have just said star or something along that line

Gotta have more Kowbell

by OCangels on May 20, 2011 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Bruce Bochte and Jim Spencer were All-Stars after we developed 'em

Willie Montanez was an AS long after we Rule 5’ed him.

by mattwelch on May 21, 2011 5:34 AM PDT up reply actions

I liked what I saw tonight.

Nobody tried to do too much, and everybody stayed within their mechanics and trusted their stuff. Ervin changed eye levels, and the batters had quick hands. I guess I just had a out-of-body-Gubi experience.

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on May 20, 2011 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

This team is Dr Hyde and Mr Jekyll...................

The score dictated they pass

by norcaliangelsfan on May 20, 2011 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

it's more like all of Sybil's personalities

I'm an Angels fan

by ladybug on May 20, 2011 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I like the kicking-peoples'-butts personality the best

by Raaddad on May 20, 2011 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey 'bug, before I forget,

Some other cool joints to hit in Temecula; most of the places are pretty good, and all can be found in Old Town. Mad Madeline’s Burgers, and Texas Lil’s. Lumpy’s BBQ is also tasty, having been to BBQ restaurants in KC-Texas and North Carolina, Lumpy’s ain’t bad. And now i’m done drinking, Go Halos!

YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....

by halofolife on May 20, 2011 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Trumbo and most of the offense was awesome, but I'm going with Santana.

by ~MMP~ on May 20, 2011 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

Unless I accidently hit the wrong button in the poll

by ~MMP~ on May 20, 2011 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Back into first place again! (a tie, anyway)

Hopefully we broke out of our slump and are back on track

by Raaddad on May 20, 2011 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Nope. 1/2 game behind the Cocaine Cowboys.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on May 20, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

right--close but not quite

by Raaddad on May 20, 2011 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

God did we need this win

Black Magic pitched an amazing game and our offense came back from the dead. One again this team shows it can put up big numbers on the board but what remains to be seen if they can do it consistently. Let’s keep this going all weekend!

by The_Big_Halo on May 20, 2011 10:14 PM PDT reply actions

We've established a couple of times that in order to win, our starters need to pitch a complete-game shutout every time they take the mound.

Ervin finally goes all nine innings and gets 9 freaking runs.

by moosemastr on May 20, 2011 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

Interleague play is always a cure-all for the Angels

When in doubt, beat up on the NL.

Mire el pollo grande! Mire el pollo grande!

by The_Question on May 20, 2011 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Shieldsy FTW!

God needed a starter. RIP #34

by 3rd Echelon on May 20, 2011 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

BOTG to the overmatched Willits, for denying all paying fans that 10th run and free wings.

0 fer 2011. What a way to earn your $750 grand, Reggie!

the horror ............... the horror .......... the horror

by PieceOfAase on May 20, 2011 11:01 PM PDT reply actions

They still have that promo?

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on May 21, 2011 2:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Gotta go with Trumbo

Ervin pitched amazing but it was just so nice to see OFFENSE again.

Jeff Mathis sucks.

by Halosfan777 on May 20, 2011 11:07 PM PDT reply actions

They both deserve it equally.

Listen to me most weekdays @ 10:30a PT http://greysonnation.wordpress.com
"Yes but" is the best way on earth to stay broke and subservient -Rev. Halofan

by Greyson Peltier on May 20, 2011 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions

As good as Trumbo was,

and he was awesome, still would have won this game without him – because Voodoo was NAILS!

"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base." ~Dave Barry

by LAASurfin on May 21, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions

This was a choice??

Shutout vs (a basically) meaningless homer?

I know the our steaming pantload of offense needed a boost, but jeez. It’s a freaking shutout people!

The Angels are ill-served by a front office that willfully disregards both modern and classic performance measurements when it comes to Jeff Mathis. Astonishing, and nearly unforgiveable.

by LittleCupcakes on May 20, 2011 11:41 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

Voodoo pitched a CG gem.

Chicks dig the longball though. Its big and shiny.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 20, 2011 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions

In my book...

…the only things that might deny the shutout-hurling pitcher the Panther are:

a guy gets the walk-off hit in the bottom of the last inning
OR
a guy gets like 6 RBI, or hits 3+ homers, or something equally unlikely

Maybe.

The Angels are ill-served by a front office that willfully disregards both modern and classic performance measurements when it comes to Jeff Mathis. Astonishing, and nearly unforgiveable.

by LittleCupcakes on May 20, 2011 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't forget

the no base on balls issued; seven K’s; only took him 103 pitches to end our misery

by eyespy on May 21, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL @ lousy reporter from FSW

that guy is a tool.

Most of the FSW staff is shockingly unbearable, as if they are trying to hire the worst candidates possible.

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 20, 2011 11:42 PM PDT reply actions

I'm pretty sure the Angels played inspired tonight due to the passing of The Macho Man.

Oh yeahhhhhhh!

I've got nothing.

by bc56274 on May 20, 2011 11:43 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

rec'd

in honor of the Macho Man

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on May 21, 2011 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

RIP Randy

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on May 21, 2011 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions

:(

Bonesaw McGraw, you will be missed

Swung on and missed, he struck him out! ~ Terry Smith

Angels' 2011 W-L record with the alternate red jersey: 6-5

by blast21dave on May 21, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions

i was at this game..

and it felt grrrrreatt!

conger > mathis

by ihigh on May 20, 2011 11:45 PM PDT reply actions

I gave my tix away after seeing how horrible they've played recently

but I did make my 5 year old nephew wear his rally mask tonight. you all can thank him for the win.

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on May 21, 2011 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions

I mentioned that in the game thred.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on May 21, 2011 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions

"If we're gonna go down, we're gonna go down swinging"

Actually, no one is accusing the team with the highest strikeout-to-walk ratio in the American League of being tentative at the plate.

But enough of that for now. Baseball is too crazy. The Angels’ best hitter was on the bench tonight, and yet they turn around and score as many runs as they have in their past five games combined. I guess the National League is still always good for a feel-good romp or two in front of a friendly crowd.

I haven’t enjoyed a watching game this much in a few weeks now.

by Suboptimal on May 21, 2011 12:01 AM PDT reply actions

I love it when you make a mistake

even if its only grammatical. reminds me that you too are human

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on May 21, 2011 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions

I should really stop posting after 3 AM

by Suboptimal on May 21, 2011 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions

and he's not human

Well, come see a fat old man some time!

by Moondoggy on May 21, 2011 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions

subhuman??

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on May 22, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

I so bald that won. They need to win more games.

by Musicfan4 on May 21, 2011 12:18 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs

....

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REC’D

What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.

by clover_black on May 21, 2011 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

rec'd

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on May 21, 2011 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Triple Rec'd!

Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!

by Howie's Batting Title on May 21, 2011 3:04 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs

Quadruple Rec'd

Jeff Mathis Batting Average Watch: .193

by ryanfea on May 21, 2011 7:24 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Good solid win tonight

Nice to see one finally after a shitty road trip.

by Doctor Wu on May 21, 2011 12:26 AM PDT reply actions

I love interleague play. :)

CALIFORNIA ANGELS . . . ANAHEIM DUCKS . . . CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS

by AndyHogan14 on May 21, 2011 12:29 AM PDT reply actions

I like interleague too.

I was excited to see the Braves. Got some Braves fans talking smack about the Angels in the parking lot before the game… the guy was no where to be seen after the game. There were a lot of Braves fans it was nice to shut them up.

Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.

by angelsfan7 on May 21, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Was at the game today it was a beauty 1st time i see Bourjos live OMG the dude is quick!

Don’t know, don’t care. People that criticize can kiss my ass. I don’t give a shit
-Kobe Bryant
You want to make history you have to do historic things- Kobe Bryant

by KB_24 on May 21, 2011 12:43 AM PDT reply actions

We laid them out! Awesome win!!

Bartolo Colon is so dreamy!

by Howie's Batting Title on May 21, 2011 1:27 AM PDT reply actions

I rounded third and decided I was going to score.

So I scored.

by homercles on May 21, 2011 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

It is what it is

Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!

by teopeht on May 21, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions

"If he dies, he dies."

"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen

by IE Angel on May 21, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Sittin over the bullpen tonite

Last nite we went form 3rd to 2nd place. Tonite we go from 2nd back into 1st place! I’ll be there catchin homeruns in left field stand. Go Halos!

by thatsaitalian on May 21, 2011 8:37 AM PDT reply actions

Memo to Ervin and Mark

Thank you.

by Seraphan on May 21, 2011 8:50 AM PDT reply actions

Such a fun game last night.

That was the game that Santana would have had against bosux if it wasn’t for the rain delay. It was so good to see him pitch like that.
The team and the fans needed last nights game.
Finally not just single runs but actually batting well with RISP.
Say what you want… it was fun to watch that team last night.

Cautious yet very optimistic about the 2011 Season. Go Angels.

by angelsfan7 on May 21, 2011 9:14 AM PDT reply actions