ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mickey Moniak continues to make his case for being an each day outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels.
Moniak had two hits, together with a house run within the eighth inning, because the Angels received for the fourth time in 5 video games, beating the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Monday night time.
Moniak, the highest decide by Philadelphia within the 2016 draft, was acquired from the Phillies on the commerce deadline final yr. He is batting .429 (12 for 28) with three dwelling runs and 6 RBIs since being known as up on May 12.
“It’s been special. I’ve always believed that it was in there, but you never know in this game,” Moniak mentioned. “I’m just grateful to have the opportunity to be able to go out here every day, and I’m enjoying it. We’re winning baseball games and no complaints.”
Moniak drove a changeup from Kutter Crawford (1-2) over the wall in proper subject to guide off the eighth.
A changeup is a pitch that Moniak has had issues with previously. He had a .229 common in opposition to the off-speed pitch from 2020-22, together with a excessive chase price exterior the zone.
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This season he’s 4 of 10 when going through a changeup and has a greater eye on the plate when seeing it, as his chase price has been lower by over half.
“Where he’s at and the adjustments he has made in his swing, keeping his hands back, he got a good one to hit and he hit it out,” supervisor Phil Nevin mentioned of Moniak.
Masataka Yoshida had two hits and an RBI for the Red Sox, who’ve dropped two straight after profitable 4 in a row.
Angels’ right-hander Jaime Barria tossed 5 shutout innings in his first begin in two years.
Chase Silseth (1-1) acquired the win, putting out two in two scoreless innings.
The Angels opened the scoring within the second. Brandon Drury drew a stroll with one out, superior to 3rd on a base hit by Matt Thaiss and scored on Luis Rengifo’s grounder to quick.
Los Angeles had the bases loaded with two outs within the inning, however failed so as to add any extra runs when Mike Trout struck out. Trout and Shohei Ohtani every went 0 for 3 with a stroll and two strikeouts.
Boston evened the rating at 1-all within the sixth inning after Barria left the sport. Connor Wong led off with a double off Aaron Loup and scored when Masataka Yoshida hit a chopper that bounced off the glove of Angels’ first baseman Jared Walsh for a base hit.
Yoshida’s RBI additionally snapped a 19-inning scoreless streak for the Red Sox.
FOR STARTERS
Barria, who was making his first begin Aug. 6, 2021, made his case for staying within the rotation after permitting solely two hits and putting out six. The right-hander was primarily a starter for the Angels from 2018-21, earlier than being moved to the bullpen.
“I felt great. The manager gave me the confidence to go out there,” Barria mentioned by an interpreter. “I’ve been attacking the hitters and trusting all my stuff.”
Boston’s Tanner Houck additionally had a powerful outing. The right-hander allowed just one run on three hits and struck out eight in six innings.
“He gave us a chance to win and that’s what we ask for,” supervisor Alex Cora mentioned. “He did a good job changing speeds and using his slider. Good fastball, too.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: LHP Richard Bleier (left shoulder irritation) was positioned on the 15-day injured checklist. LHP Brennan Bernardino was known as up from Triple-A Worcester. … INF Yu Chang (left hamate fracture) might begin his minor-league rehab task on Wednesday, in line with Cora.
Angels: Nevin mentioned it’s uncertain 3B Anthony Rendon (left groin pressure) could be prepared to return off the IL when he’s eligible on Wednesday. Rendon has but to participate in any on-field actions.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: RHP Brayan Bello (3-1, 4.45 ERA) has a 2.59 ERA in his final 4 begins.
Angels: RHP Griffin Canning (2-2, 6.14 ERA) has dropped his previous two begins.
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