In a post-game interview, outfielder Mike Trout reflected on his team’s recent performance, noting that their hitting has been strong but their pitching has struggled. He stated, “We just need to come together as a team and focus on executing on the mound. Our offense has been carrying us, but we can’t rely on that every game.”
Manager Joe Maddon shared Trout’s sentiment, expressing his frustration with the pitching staff’s inconsistency. Maddon emphasized the need for his pitchers to trust their stuff and attack hitters, stating, “We have the talent, we just need to be more aggressive and trust our abilities.”
Pitching coach Mickey Callaway echoed Maddon’s thoughts, adding that the pitchers need to work on their command and pitch selection. Callaway emphasized the importance of getting ahead in counts and avoiding walks, saying, “We need to do a better job of controlling the strike zone and limiting free passes.”
Despite their recent struggles on the mound, the team remains optimistic about turning things around. Infielder Anthony Rendon remains confident in his teammates, stating, “We have a talented group of guys who are capable of competing at a high level. We just need to focus on the little things and execute our game plan.”
As the team looks to improve their pitching moving forward, Maddon emphasized the importance of staying positive and continuing to work hard. He concluded, “It’s a long season and there will be ups and downs. We just need to stay focused and keep grinding.”
