Freddy Peralta outduels Tyler Anderson in the Brewers’ 2-0 win over the Angels
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Freddy Peralta Outduels Tyler Anderson in the Brewers’ 2-0 Win Over the Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six innings of three-hit ball, outdueling Tyler Anderson in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rhys Hoskins and Willy Adames drove in runs for the Brewers, who took two of three in Anaheim to open their Southern California road trip.
Peralta (5-4) rebounded from a pair of rough outings against Cincinnati and Detroit with a strong effort against the punchless Angels. Although he walked two and wasn’t particularly efficient, Peralta repeatedly escaped trouble.
“Everything was a little clearer for me today because I had the right mindset,” Peralta said. “I worked on that the last four or five days. ... Sometimes I ask for too much of myself, and I put myself in a hard situation. My family tries to help me sometimes, because they know how I am. I just try to relax a little bit.”
Los Angeles got two runners into scoring position in the sixth, but Peralta retired Logan O’Hoppe on a hot grounder up the middle with his final pitch.
“I thought Freddy was terrific,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “His focus was consistent. ... He expects this. He expects six shutout (innings) every time, and it’s hard. He’s been around a while. Guys know him, and guys are gunning for him and getting up for him. I’m really proud of Freddy battling the way he did tonight.”
Bryan Hudson pitched two innings of relief before Huntington Beach native Trevor Megill finished Milwaukee’s four-hitter and its fourth shutout win of the season with his 15th save.
Anderson (6-7) held his opponents to one run for the sixth time in his last seven starts, but lost for the third time in that stretch. The veteran lefty allowed four hits and three walks over seven sharp innings, striking out five.
“That’s what it was, a pitchers’ duel,” Angels manager Ron Washington said. “(Anderson) really settled down and spotted his fastball. He kept them off the barrel. He was working fast. He was very efficient. I just feel that he didn’t get a chance to win that ballgame.”
The Angels managed only four singles while getting shut out for the third time this season. Los Angeles’ offense struggled mightily after the first four innings of this series Monday, scoring runs only once in its final 22 innings against the Brewers’ pitching staff.
“Peralta is not just some run-of-the-mill-type pitcher,” Washington said. “He’s got weapons. It was a great pitching duel. We just came out on the wrong end. We had opportunities.”
Three of Milwaukee’s first four batters reached base before Hoskins’ flyout in the first inning. Kevin Pillar made a sprinting, sliding catch on Sal Frelick’s fly down the right-field line to limit the damage.
Christian Yelich walked, stole second, and scored on Adames’ soft single off Luis García in the eighth.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: INF Brandon Drury was scratched from the starting lineup two hours before game time due to an illness. The veteran had played two games since returning Monday from a 34-game absence with a hamstring injury.
UP NEXT
Brewers: Bryse Wilson (4-3, 3.84 ERA) takes the mound Thursday in San Diego to begin a four-game series with the Padres.
Angels: Patrick Sandoval (2-8, 5.24 ERA) will take the mound up the road at Dodger Stadium on Friday to begin a two-game Freeway Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six innings of three-hit ball, outdueling Tyler Anderson in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rhys Hoskins and Willy Adames drove in runs for the Brewers, who took two of three in Anaheim to open their Southern California road trip.
Peralta (5-4) rebounded from a pair of rough outings against Cincinnati and Detroit with a strong effort against the punchless Angels. Although he walked two and wasn’t particularly efficient, Peralta repeatedly escaped trouble.
“Everything was a little clearer for me today because I had the right mindset,” Peralta said. “I worked on that the last four or five days. ... Sometimes I ask for too much of myself, and I put myself in a hard situation. My family tries to help me sometimes, because they know how I am. I just try to relax a little bit.”
Los Angeles got two runners into scoring position in the sixth, but Peralta retired Logan O’Hoppe on a hot grounder up the middle with his final pitch.
“I thought Freddy was terrific,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. “His focus was consistent. ... He expects this. He expects six shutout (innings) every time, and it’s hard. He’s been around a while. Guys know him, and guys are gunning for him and getting up for him. I’m really proud of Freddy battling the way he did tonight.”
Bryan Hudson pitched two innings of relief before Huntington Beach native Trevor Megill finished Milwaukee’s four-hitter and its fourth shutout win of the season with his 15th save.
Anderson (6-7) held his opponents to one run for the sixth time in his last seven starts, but lost for the third time in that stretch. The veteran lefty allowed four hits and three walks over seven sharp innings, striking out five.
“That’s what it was, a pitchers’ duel,” Angels manager Ron Washington said. “(Anderson) really settled down and spotted his fastball. He kept them off the barrel. He was working fast. He was very efficient. I just feel that he didn’t get a chance to win that ballgame.”
The Angels managed only four singles while getting shut out for the third time this season. Los Angeles’ offense struggled mightily after the first four innings of this series Monday, scoring runs only once in its final 22 innings against the Brewers’ pitching staff.
“Peralta is not just some run-of-the-mill-type pitcher,” Washington said. “He’s got weapons. It was a great pitching duel. We just came out on the wrong end. We had opportunities.”
Three of Milwaukee’s first four batters reached base before Hoskins’ flyout in the first inning. Kevin Pillar made a sprinting, sliding catch on Sal Frelick’s fly down the right-field line to limit the damage.
Christian Yelich walked, stole second, and scored on Adames’ soft single off Luis García in the eighth.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: INF Brandon Drury was scratched from the starting lineup two hours before game time due to an illness. The veteran had played two games since returning Monday from a 34-game absence with a hamstring injury.
UP NEXT
Brewers: Bryse Wilson (4-3, 3.84 ERA) takes the mound Thursday in San Diego to begin a four-game series with the Padres.
Angels: Patrick Sandoval (2-8, 5.24 ERA) will take the mound up the road at Dodger Stadium on Friday to begin a two-game Freeway Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Young Scores 32, Wilson Adds 27, and Gray Returns to Propel Aces to 94-83 Victory Over Storm
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jackie Young scored 32 points, A’ja Wilson added 27, and the Las Vegas Aces celebrated the return of All-Star point guard Chelsea Gray by defeating the Seattle Storm 94-83 on Wednesday night.
Gray, a five-time All-Star and 2020 Olympic gold medalist who will head to the Paris Games next month, contributed seven assists, four rebounds, and two blocks, scoring one point in 15:30 minutes. Gray has been instrumental in the Aces' success, including their clinching victory last year when Las Vegas beat the Liberty for their second-straight championship.
“Man, I missed this game so much. Never taking it for granted,” Gray said. “It’s a long journey, lots of crying, lots of sleepless nights, a lot of conversations. I’m so thankful to be back on this court.”
Kelsey Plum scored 11 points for Las Vegas (7-6), which led by double figures from the 1:53 mark of the first quarter and by as many as 20 points. Tiffany Hayes added 10 points, and Alysha Clark contributed 10 off the bench.
Young missed her career-high by two points, and Wilson scored 16 in the fourth quarter, marking her 20th consecutive game with at least 20 points. The Aces shot 56% (35 of 63) for the game, with 25 assists on their 35 baskets.
Nneka Ogwumike scored 21 points for the Storm (9-6). Ezi Magbegor added 19 points with 13 rebounds, Jordan Horston contributed 18 points, and Skylar Diggins-Smith had 10. Jewell Loyd, who led the league in scoring last season at more than 24 points per game and came in averaging just under 20, missed nine shots and was held to a single point, ending a streak of 55 games in double figures. Loyd also scored one point in a loss to Las Vegas on Aug. 7, 2022.
Gray entered the game to a standing ovation with 1:41 to play in the first quarter, helping to extend the lead to 26-13.
“A lot of love from the fans,” said Gray, the ninth WNBA player to reach 1,500 assists. “They were amazing.”
The Aces led 29-16 at the end of the first quarter. With Young pouring in 19 points, the Aces led 47-32 at halftime. Ogwumike had 12 points for the Storm, who committed 10 turnovers and shot 41%.
The Aces extended their lead to 19, 59-40, in the third quarter when Plum hit a 3-pointer, followed by a layup, and Wilson’s layup made it 61-42. Ogwumike hit a 3-pointer, and Magbegor converted a 3-point play inside the final two minutes, allowing the Storm to close within 66-54 entering the fourth quarter.
The lead was at 20 when Plum fed Wilson for a layup with 4:21 to go. Seattle made a surge to cut the deficit to 11 with 2 1/2 minutes to play but got no closer.
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