Heaney began the first inning red-hot while surrounded by a sea of more than 33,000 red fans, definitely a heck of a lot more fans than show up at the Coliseum. And those Angels fans got their money’s worth. Immediately Andrew Heaney made his presence known. Marcus Semien led off the game with a strikeout. Pinder followed with a strikeout on a slider. Lowrie, yes it’s true, struck out swinging. All three sat down on a changeup, curve ball, or 94mph fastball. Tommy John surgery successful? Sure looking that way.
The first inning continued in the Angel’s favor as Cameron Maybin led off with his 18th double on the season.