Halos Heaven - August 28: Angels 3, Mariners 2Angels news and analysishttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50595/hh-fav.png2020-08-29T05:42:00-07:00http://www.halosheaven.com/rss/stream/211721852020-08-29T05:42:00-07:002020-08-29T05:42:00-07:00Andrew Heaney strikes out 10 in best game of season
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<p>Hopefully he can bounce back and finish the season strong </p> <p id="Z0bqC1">Coming into last night’s game, it had been a struggle for <span>Andrew Heaney</span> in 2020. He got off to a decent start, but things were disastrous over his last three outings. Over the course of his last three starts, <span>Heaney</span> threw only 14 innings while allowing 14 runs and 19 hits. </p>
<p id="ycRpx6">He sure bounced back nicely last night. He picked up his first win since August 4, as he gave the <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> 7 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings of one-run ball. </p>
<p id="oxkvqk">“He filled up the strike zone,” Joe Maddon said to the media postgame. “He was in attack mode. If he can stay in that frame of mind, he can be that successful on a consistent basis. That’s what we’re capable of doing when we get in attack mode and he was outstanding.”</p>
<p id="DYKiE3">Maddon was right, as <span>Heaney</span> was attacking hitters all night. He struck out 10 <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>, a season-high for him in strikeouts. “He’s different,” Maddon added. “He’s got a different kind of delivery. I loved the attack mode tonight, that’s how good he can look and how good he can be.”</p>
<p id="bSXHtP">We saw this earlier in the season, as <span>Heaney</span> was really good through his first three starts. To begin the year, he owned a 2.35 ERA while opponents hit only .189 off him. Then, things really began to unravel during those last three starts. </p>
<p id="dSpsIL">The only time Seattle did anything was in the sixth inning when they scored a run off him. After the first two hitters reached, Heaney limited them to only a run. </p>
<p id="0AahX2">“When you feel like you can minimize those big innings and feel that’s all they can scrape off you, you feel pretty confident moving forward,” Heaney said. “Anytime you get runners in scoring position you’re trying to bear down. I think you feel the situation out.” </p>
<p id="OYXNyo">He sure did that, as he gave the Angels a much-needed win as they look to win the series versus Seattle tonight. </p>
<h3 id="Q606Ek">Angels links </h3>
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<li id="yyaApu">Request by attorneys in Eric Kay case indicates a plea deal <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2020-08-28/request-by-attorneys-eric-kay-indicate-plea-deal-might-be-negotiated">might be in the works</a>
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<span>Tommy La Stella</span> was <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/8/28/21406386/tommy-la-stella-traded-to-athletics-franklin-barreto">traded to the Athletics</a> during Friday night’s game </li>
<li id="fN9Cj1">The trade deadline is on Monday, <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-deadline-los-angeles-angels-biggest-needs-targets-and-trade-chips-ahead-of-aug-31/">here are the Angels’ biggest needs</a>, targets and trade chips ahead of Aug. 31</li>
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https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/8/29/21406464/andrew-heaney-los-angeles-angels-mlb-newsBlakeHarris2020-08-28T21:32:30-07:002020-08-28T21:32:30-07:00Justin Upton records 3 (!!!) hits as Angels win
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<p>That’s not a typo</p> <p id="kHascJ"><span>Justin Upton</span> had his best game of the season on Friday night, going 3-for-4 with the go-ahead RBI in the seventh to help guide the <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> to a 3-2 win over the <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>. </p>
<p id="d8YRiT">Coming into the game, <span>Upton</span> was by far the worst hitter in all of baseball. He entered the contest hitting .099 (7-for-71) and was hitting .045 (2-for-44) over his last 13 games. Entering the night, he had yet to record a multi-hit game on the year. Not only did he have his first multi-hit game, he had his first three-hit game since August 14, <em><strong>2018</strong></em>. Yes, it’s been that long. </p>
<p id="Fh0M4J"><span>Upton</span> doubled in the second inning, his first double of the season. He stood on second with one out, but was left stranded there to end the inning. Then in the fourth inning, Upton singled to right field. This time, he was thrown out trying to steal second base. It would have been his first stolen base since July 16 of last season. </p>
<p id="RW1FF8">His biggest at bat of the game came in the sixth inning. After Albert Pujols tied the game with a double, Upton stepped up to the plate. On a 1-2 pitch, Upton singled to left field. Pujols turned on the burners and somehow made it home safely. Upton was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double, and the inning was over. However, he still did his job and brought the run in. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can't stop, won't stop <a href="https://t.co/Wh7yINHHKX">pic.twitter.com/Wh7yINHHKX</a></p>— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) <a href="https://twitter.com/Angels/status/1299555356855558145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2020</a>
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<p id="kGNvZw">Speaking of having the best game of the season, <span>Andrew Heaney</span> did just that as well. After a rough start to his 2020 campaign (1-2, 5.52 ERA), <span>Heaney</span> was excellent, giving the Angels 7 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> innings of one-run ball. He allowed only one run on four hits, striking out a season-high 10 batters. This is his first game with at least 10 strikeouts since August 27 of last year. </p>
<p id="ton8La">Aside from the sixth inning, the Mariners couldn’t do much against <span>Heaney</span>. In the sixth, the first two hitters reached and brought in the first run of the game. However, he managed to limit the damage to only one run. </p>
<p id="j2An0W">Oh, <span>Mike Trout</span> also hit his 11th homer of the season in the eighth inning. It proved to be valuable, as the Mariners put a run on the board in the ninth and had a chance to tie the game. </p>
<h3 id="HXIXBa">Friday particulars</h3>
<p id="ryckSp">WP: <span>Andrew Heaney</span> (2-2) 7 <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> IP, 1 ER, 10 SO</p>
<p id="Yi3g81">LP: <span>Nick Margevicius</span> (1-2) 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 SO, 2 BB</p>
<p id="gKSVmP">SV: Ty Buttrey (4) 1 IP, 1 ER</p>
<p id="5B3Q3z">Home runs: <span>Mike Trout</span> (11)</p>
<p id="u5LHeZ"><a href="https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mariners-vs-angels/2020/08/28/631394#game_state=live,game_tab=boxscore,game=631394">Box score</a></p>
<h3 id="nV16pQ">Up next</h3>
<p id="GwzwXE">The Angels will look for the series win on Saturday night as <span>Dylan Bundy</span> (3-2, 2.58 ERA) will face <span>Justus Sheffield</span> (2-2, 3.51 ERA). First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. PT on Fox Sports West and MLB Network (out of market). </p>
https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/8/28/21406437/justin-upton-los-angeles-angels-seattle-mariners-andrew-heaney-mlb-news-notesBlakeHarris2020-08-28T19:32:58-07:002020-08-28T19:32:58-07:00Tommy La Stella traded to Athletics
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<p>They acquire Franklin Barreto</p> <p id="9qsvm4">During the middle of their game against the <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>, the <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> traded infielder <span>Tommy La Stella</span> to the <a href="https://www.athleticsnation.com/">Oakland Athletics</a>. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Angels acquiring Franklin Barreto from Athletics for Tommy La Stella, sources tell The Athletic.</p>— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1299531230598361094?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2020</a>
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<p id="Jjv4Fx">Speculation started to swirl during the middle of the game as <span>La Stella</span> was spotted in the dugout hugging his teammates. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tommy La Stella is going out and hugging folks in the dugout. Trade deadline is Monday. <a href="https://t.co/al2eP7iFKC">pic.twitter.com/al2eP7iFKC</a></p>— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabianArdaya/status/1299529815402274822?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2020</a>
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<p id="wkxGsV">It’s been a productive season for <span>La Stella</span>, who was an All-Star for the first time of his career in 2019. Through 28 games this season, he’s hitting .273/.371/.475/.845 with four home runs and 14 RBI. </p>
<p id="5yfOiJ">He’s spent 15 games at second base this year with another 10 at first base. In 2019, he spent 46 games at second and played 30 games at third base. </p>
<p id="3a6Ovo">In the deal, LA acquires 24-year-old <span>Franklin Barreto</span> from Oakland. He’s spent most of his time in his career playing shortstop and second base. He’s 0-for-10 on the season, and is hitting .180 in his career. </p>
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https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/8/28/21406386/tommy-la-stella-traded-to-athletics-franklin-barretoBlakeHarris2020-08-28T18:23:00-07:002020-08-28T18:23:00-07:00Game thread: Angels begin series vs. Mariners
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<p>First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. PT</p> <div id="6Jusiq">
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Angels vs LH Margevicius: <br><br>Fletcher 4, Ohtani DH, Trout 8, Rendon 5, Pujols 3, Upton 7, Adell 9, Castro 2, Simmons 6, Heaney LHP</p>— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabianArdaya/status/1299484387210178560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight is for 4️⃣2️⃣. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jackie42?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jackie42</a> <br><br> Angel Stadium<br>⌚ 6:40 p.m. <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/ROOTSPORTS_NW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ROOTSPORTS_NW</a> <br> Mariners Radio Network, <a href="https://twitter.com/710ESPNSeattle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@710ESPNSeattle</a> <br> <a href="https://t.co/ZENF5NbtE1">https://t.co/ZENF5NbtE1</a> <br>✳️ <a href="https://twitter.com/keybank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@keybank</a> <a href="https://t.co/J2KRDxvXx7">pic.twitter.com/J2KRDxvXx7</a></p>— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mariners/status/1299478114192379904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2020</a>
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<h3 id="eNRNxC">Game info</h3>
<p id="6Noy0W">First pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT</p>
<p id="feDKbB">TV: Fox Sports West </p>
https://www.halosheaven.com/2020/8/28/21406263/game-thread-angels-begin-series-vs-marinersBlakeHarris2020-08-28T16:22:44-07:002020-08-28T16:22:44-07:00Angels make number of roster moves
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<p>+ more news & notes</p> <p id="Kch9Bx">The <a href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> announced a few roster moves ahead of Friday night’s game versus the <a href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Mariners</a>. They recalled first baseman <span>Jared Walsh</span> and left-handed pitcher <span>Jose Quijada</span> from the alternate site, and optioned left-handed pitcher <span>Patrick Sandoval</span> to the alternate site. </p>
<p id="TC7MjS">“We wanted him to go down there and work on a couple things,” Joe Maddon said in regards to Sandoval being sent down. “Walsh comes up and provides us defense and a left-handed bat. We thought it was in his best interest to move them. That’s it. We just wanted Sandoval and <span>Luis Rengifo</span> to get a little more work in other areas.”</p>
<h3 id="4Qnje4">Other news and notes</h3>
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<li id="TWTxhK">Additionally, this morning OF <span>Michael Hermosillo</span> cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Alternate Training Site.</li>
<li id="BMezZv">There’s no decision yet as to whether or not we can see <span>Julio Teheran</span> added back into the starting rotation soon. Joe Maddon said the club hasn’t decided if they want to keep him in the bullpen moving forward and they’re still deciding what to do. However, he is still a candidate to start for LA on Monday, along with <span>Jaime Barria</span>. </li>
<li id="8WfUr6">It’s been more than a week since <span>Max Stassi</span> played a game, as he’s currently on the Injured List. “He’s feeling a lot better,” Maddon said. “There was a timeline given to me but he’s moving better than we anticipated. The trainers are wiling to be open-minded about it. He was telling me how much better he felt.”</li>
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