5/20/23 RB:

Welcome, baseball fans! Thank you for coming to your home of the LA major league baseball rivalry, LA Crosstown Rivals.

It was a beautiful evening at the Angel Stadium as the Los Angeles Angels clashed with the Minnesota Twins. In the end, unfortunately, it was the Twins who emerged victorious with a 6-2 win over our Los Angeles Angels.

Joey Gallo continued his impressive form, hitting his fourth home run in just seven games. The Twins showcased their offensive prowess early on, with Kyle Farmer, Kyle Garlick, and Willi Castro driving in runs in a three-run first inning. Farmer, in particular, had a stellar performance, going 3 for 5 at the plate.

But the excitement didn’t stop there. Trevor Larnach contributed to the Twins’ success with an RBI triple that turned into a Little League home run. Larnach’s hit in the seventh inning scored Farmer from first base and led to a crucial error by the Angels’ second baseman, Brandon Drury, allowing Larnach to cross home plate.

The Twins’ starting pitcher, Louie Varland, displayed his composure on the mound, allowing just two runs and six hits in five innings. With a comfortable three-run lead, Varland was able to take a more aggressive approach against the Angels’ formidable duo of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout.

For the Angels, Ohtani did manage to contribute with his 11th home run of the season, showcasing his incredible talent. However, the Angels’ offense struggled to find consistency, and they were unable to mount a significant comeback.

It was a much-needed win for the Twins after a frustrating road trip and a heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli praised his team’s ability to bounce back and capitalize on scoring opportunities early in the game.

In terms of injuries, the Twins’ Byron Buxton left the game in the sixth inning due to tightness in his right knee and will not start in the upcoming game. The Angels designated outfielder Brett Phillips for assignment.

Looking ahead, the Twins will send Pablo López to the mound as they aim to bounce back from his recent struggles against the Dodgers. On the other side, Angels fans can look forward to Shohei Ohtani taking the mound with his impressive 5-1 record, despite some recent challenges.

That’s all for now, folks. Stay tuned for more thrilling baseball action. This is Rick Berg signing off from the Angel Stadium!