Khalil Lee hit his first homer in the majors but it wasn’t nearly enough, as the Angels jumped out to an 8-0 lead and cruised to an 11-6 win Saturday night in Anaheim.
Carlos Carrasco alternated between great and awful, as he piled up both strikeouts and extra-base hits allowed. But strikeouts don’t mean a whole lot when you’re giving up the loud contact that he did. And the Mets’ pen didn’t distinguish itself, either.
Pete Alonso also homered in this game. But otherwise it was one to forget.
Two HR by Trout in his first game back from injury and one by Ohtani, while Jarred Walsh hit for the cycle. If I told you this before the game, would you think they had a chance? Can’t believe Trout hasn’t won anything. What a shame.
Not a fun game to watch. We were all hoping the Mets could extend the Angel’s misery, but perhaps the opposite can occur. Now the Mets have to fight for the series, and clearly they are the underdogs to accomplish that.
I’ll tell you where my mind goes… I’m afraid that Lindor as the number three hole, despite his RBI streak, is still a vulnerable spot. I just don’t buy that Lindor is mentally strong enough to anchor this offense. Not that I have the solution, but it makes me concerned when every game has the guy in the same spot, regardless of the factors.
It was very important that the Mets score first in this game. First inning, Nimmo and Canha reach base with no out. Lindor kills the rally with bouncing a harmless ball to the right. Ok, happens to every hitter, even the best hitters. But Lindor is not one of them, and the upside that the great number threes hitters give, the timely line drive, the seizing the moment, Lindor rarely gives. He’s a good player, not a great player, and the team is better for having a good cast of players. If we are counting on Lindor to lead the offense, we’re in for a big disappointment.
I feel that Alonso has led the offense, with supporting help from Cahna, Marte, Lindor, McNeil and Nimmo. Maybe some more than others, but all have been supportive.