Los Angeles Angels: Kole Calhoun to return to the starting lineup today.
The Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun will return to the starting line-up tonight after missing three games due to the birth of his son.
The Los Angeles Angels had multiple reasons to celebrate last night. First, Ricky Nolasco pitched lights out in Houston. Albert Pujols blasted a two-run shot early in the game giving the Angels the 2-0 win.
Furthermore, Kole Calhoun was in the lineup last night, following the birth of his son Knox. Knox was born on Monday and weighed eight pounds. Calhoun will rejoin the Angels starting lineup tonight. Calhoun was asked about being a father last night by Richard Dean who writes for mlb.com
“It’s nice when something like [having a child] happens, because you don’t put so much emphases on [baseball]. You go out and play and perform. This game can wear on you at times. When you’ve got something to look forward to when you come home, it’s definitely easier to go out and play and not dwell on at-bats and what happens.” – Kole Calhoun.
The Angels hope to spoil the post-season plans that Houston has. Houston is just 1.5 games out of making the post-season. As of now, the Blue Jays and the Tigers will make up the AL wild card teams.
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For the Angels, these games are a testament to next season. The future is beginning to look bright with whispers of Garrett Richards possibly pitching in the instructional league in October. As a result, the Angels could see him as the opening day starter next season.
Without getting too far ahead of myself, the focus should remain on this season. The Angels win last night puts them a half game in front of Oakland for fourth place. Tonight the Angels will give Alex Meyer the starting nod. The former Minnesota Twin is coming iff his first career win last Sunday against Toronto.
The Astros have won 11 straight games versus the Angels prior to last night’s victory. The Angels can continue to win’s these last remaining games and gain some confidence heading into the offseason.
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