Tough Loss for the Angels 
Hey Angels fans! Tough game last night as we fell to the Athletics with a final score of 3-1. Let's break down the moments that defined the game.First Inning Woes 
The game started rough for us in the top of the 1st inning. The Athletics' Shea Langeliers crushed a 3-run homer to center, bringing in Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker. It was a tough pill to swallow right from the get-go. Despite Nolan Schanuel walking and Willie Calhoun hitting a ground rule double, we couldn't capitalize as Logan O'Hoppe struck out swinging to end the inning.Schanuel's Solo Shot 
Our bright spot in the game came in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Nolan Schanuel hit a beautiful homer to right, cutting the Athletics' lead to 3-1. It gave us a glimmer of hope, but unfortunately, that was all the scoring we could muster.Solid Pitching but No Offense 
Our pitchers did their job, keeping the Athletics off the board after that disastrous 1st inning. But our bats just couldn't get going. We had some opportunities, but key hits eluded us. Jo Adell managed a double in the 5th, and Zach Neto singled in the 7th, but we couldn't string anything together.Frustrating Final Innings 
The 9th inning was a heartbreaker. Logan O'Hoppe, Brandon Drury, and Mickey Moniak all failed to get on base, ending any hopes of a late-game rally. The Athletics' relief pitchers did their job, and we just couldn't crack their code.Looking Ahead 
Chin up, Angels fans! We have more games ahead, and our team has shown resilience before. Let's keep supporting the boys and hope for a strong comeback in the next matchup!Go Angels!
Scoreboard for Athletics @ Angels (July 28th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |