MAY 16, 2022•MLB.COM
Ohtani HR Montas' only blemish in 12-K gemOAKLAND -- Though Frankie Montas has earned the “ace” title through his longevity, the spotlight on the A’s pitching staff early on this sea...
Backed by Ohtani HR, 'gutty' Sandoval gets it doneOAKLAND -- It wasn't always pretty and he finally gave up his first hits of the season on his changeup, but lefty Patrick Sandoval turned in...
MAY 16, 2022•MLB.COM
Frankie Montas - Whiffs 12 in lossMontas (2-4) was handed the loss during Sunday's 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk with 12 strikeouts in six innings.
ImpactMontas was dealt what proved to be the crushing blow when Shohei Ohtani tagged him for a two-run home run in the first inning. The 29-year-old rebounded to hold Los Angeles scoreless through the remaining five innings, striking out a season-best 12 batters with an impressive 22 swinging strikes in the process. Montas has now received a total of nine runs of support during his past five starts, all Oakland losses, and will look to return to the win column with a rematch against Los Angeles scheduled for next weekend.
MAY 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Patrick Sandoval - Gets back in win columnSandoval (2-1) earned the win during Sunday's 4-1 victory over Oakland, allowing one run on four hits and four walks with four strikeouts in 6.1 innings.
ImpactSandoval was spotted a two-run lead before he took the mound and cruised for the most part after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the first inning. The 25-year-old got back on track following two decent outings, though he's now walked at least three batters in three straight outings. A 3.76 xFIP compared to a 1.91 ERA indicates Sandoval has overperformed -- the main culprit being a high 10.7 percent walk rate -- though he's proven to be one of Los Angeles' best full-time starters and should continue to produce, especially with a rematch against Oakland on tap for next weekend.
MAY 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Pirates try for a hit, absent M's in Toronto
NO HIT WONDERThe Pirates head to Wrigley Field seeking a slightly more convincing victory a day after beating the Reds 1-0 despite having zero hitsMAY 15, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani homers again, leads Angels past A's 4-1
Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive game, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Oakland AthleticsMAY 15, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels win finale in Oakland behind Patrick Sandoval and Jimmy HergetSandoval pitched 6-1/3 innings and then Herget recorded the final eight outs to pick up his first career save. All the Angels normal late-in...
MAY 15, 2022•DAILYNEWS.COM
