LOS ANGELES -- Keynan Middleton is just scratching the surface, but the potential is unquestionably tangible, from his pitching arsenal to his uninhibited passion for the game.
The Angels' rookie reliever tossed a perfect eighth inning in Monday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers, finishing his night with a strikeout of Cody Bellinger and an emphatic display of emotion -- clapping a fist into his glove as he exited the mound.
"Last night was a learning curve for me, trying to keep my emotions in check," Middleton said. "I'm learning every day.