The Los Angeles Angels set franchise records for runs and hits in a 25-1 rout of the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The Angels scored 25 runs on 28 hits, both of which are franchise records. The Angels also set a team record for the most runs scored in an inning, plating 14 in the sixth inning.
The Angels were led by designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who went 4-for-4 with two home runs and seven RBIs. He became the first player in Angels history to hit two home runs in an inning. He also tied a franchise record for most RBIs in a game.
The Angels also got contributions from Mike Trout, who went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, and Albert Pujols, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. The Angels had nine players with at least two hits in the game, including seven with three or more.
The Angels’ offensive outburst was backed up by a strong pitching performance from starter Andrew Heaney, who allowed just one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked none.
The Angels’ 25-1 win was the largest margin of victory in franchise history. It was also the first time the Angels had scored 20 or more runs in a game since 2000.
The Angels’ offensive explosion was a welcome sight for a team that has struggled to score runs this season. The Angels are now 18-17 on the season and are just one game out of first place in the American League West.
The Angels will look to keep their momentum going as they face the Rockies again on Wednesday night. If they can continue to get strong pitching performances and keep their bats hot, they could be in line for a successful season.
