5/26/23 RB:
L Marlins 6-2
Welcome, baseball fans, to a thrilling matchup at Angel Stadium! I’m Rick “Ice” Berg for LA Crosstown Rivals covering your Los Angeles Angels. The Miami Marlins clashed with the Los Angeles Angels in a high-scoring affair. Jorge Soler continued his remarkable power surge, smashing a home run for the fourth consecutive game, while Bryan De La Cruz delivered an impressive performance at the plate, notching four hits, including a two-run homer. The Marlins’ potent offense came alive, producing a season-high 16 hits and setting a club record of at least 11 hits in six straight games.
Left-hander Jesús Luzardo took the mound for the Marlins, displaying his mastery over Angel Stadium once again. With a solid five-inning outing, Luzardo allowed just one run and struck out seven. The young southpaw has proven to be a formidable force against the Angels, boasting a stellar 1.64 ERA and 21 strikeouts in three games at this venue.
Soler’s solo shot in the third inning made him the first Marlins player in six years to homer in four consecutive games. His powerful swing sent the ball a projected 425 feet over the center field hedges, extending Miami’s lead to 3-0. Soler, currently second in the majors with 16 home runs, has been a force to be reckoned with, displaying both patience and power at the plate.
The Angels had their moments as well, with Mike Trout driving in a run with an RBI single and Brandon Drury adding a home run to keep the game within reach. However, it was the Marlins who responded in the seventh inning with De La Cruz’s two-run blast, securing a 6-2 victory.
Notably, the Angels’ streak of not being shut out continued, reaching an impressive 93 games, the longest active run in the majors. In a historic debut, Angels pitcher Sam Bachman became the first top-10 pick from the 2021 amateur draft to play in the majors, showcasing his talent with four strikeouts in two innings.
Though both teams had their chances with the bases loaded in the second inning, they were unable to capitalize. However, the Marlins’ offensive prowess ultimately prevailed, solidifying their victory.
Looking ahead, the Marlins will send Edward Cabrera to the mound, riding the momentum of seven straight games with at least five strikeouts. The Angels will counter with the dynamic Shohei Ohtani, who dazzled with seven shutout innings and ten strikeouts in a previous matchup against Miami.
That wraps up an exciting night of baseball at Angel Stadium.
In pro ball crosstown rivals news, the Dodgers also lost to the Rays. The Dbacks are hunting the Dodgers for first place, while our Angels are holding on to third in our division.
Stay tuned for more thrilling action as these teams continue their pursuit of victory!
