Angels Beat Royals 5-1: Farris Wins MLB Debut, Adell Hits Homer

Angels Top Royals 5-1,Farris Earns Debut Win

KANSAS CITY,Mo. – Mitch Farris earned the win in his major league debut, pitching five effective innings, and Jo Adell blasted a two-run homer to propel the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Adell also collected two other hits, and Oswald Peraza contributed an RBI double for the Angels. The team made a late change, scratching star slugger Mike Trout less than an hour before the game due to a skin infection on his left arm. Trout is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated Wednesday. The Royals remain 2 1/2 games out of the final American League wild card spot.

Did you know? – Mitch Farris became the first Angels pitcher to win his major league debut as July 27, 2019, when José Suárez earned a victory against the Atlanta braves.

Farris Settles In for Debut Win

Farris, 1-0 on the night, surrendered a walk to the first batter he faced but quickly found his rhythm. He allowed one run and three hits over his five innings, striking out three and walking two.Kansas City’s starter, Michael Lorenzen (5-9), went six innings, giving up two runs and four hits.He recorded one walk and five strikeouts.

The Royals put their lone run on the board in the third inning when Bobby Witt jr. tripled and scored on a sacrifice fly. However,the Angels took a 2-1 lead in the sixth thanks to Adell’s two-run shot off Lorenzen.

Pro tip: – When a pitcher is making his MLB debut, opposing hitters often try to attack early in the count to gauge his comfort level and velocity. Farris successfully adjusted after a shaky first batter.

In the seventh, Peraza doubled home a run for Los Angeles, and another run scored on a wild pitch.

Key Moment: Lorenzen had carried a two-hit shutout into the sixth inning. However,after surrendering a one-out single,Adell connected for a 454-foot homer to left field,breaking the tie.

Reader question: – Do you think the Angels’ decision to sit Mike Trout was the right call, even with his importance to the lineup? What factors should a team consider in these situations?

• Mitch Farris won his MLB debut, pitching five innings for the Angels.
• Jo Adell hit a two-run homer and had three hits in the Angels’ victory.
• Mike Trout was scratched before the game due to a skin infection.

The Angels (64-66) improved to 2-1 on their six-game road trip. the Royals (56-74) have lost three straight.

Looking Ahead: The Royals are scheduled to start right-hander Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.67 ERA) on Wednesday night. The Angels will counter with right-hander Caden Dana (0-0, 7.50).