Tuesday night’s Complete Game decision by Mike Scioscia in favor of starter Andrew Heaney was brought to by last night’s Justin Anderson adventure. Unless Eppler gets real busy and finds a couple of reliable bullpen arms, strong performances by Shohei Ohtani, Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton will go for naught.
Ohtani fought the larger seam baseballs last night (see below) and defeated the Royals, but was defeated himself by another blister attack. He lasted only 4 innings, forcing Sosh to lean into the pen.