![]() ![]() Having that downtime to himself before coming to work is a routine he incorporated about a year and half ago, instead of waking up and heading right for a ballpark. “I think this is just a start.”įrom Sarah Valenzuela: Before leaving for the ballpark, Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak, who is from Encinitas but lives in Orange County now, grabs coffee and maybe a bagel, spends some time with his girlfriend and watches the waves at the beach. “For him to arrive and pitch like he did on a stage like this, a team like this, the way he showed was really encouraging for all of us,” manager Dave Roberts said. The club’s top pitching prospect began the evening pumping 100 mph heaters over the plate, flashing the pitch that made him a first-round draft pick and top-20 prospect in the sport.īut then, he started incorporating the rest of his wicked five-pitch mix, throwing the Braves’ talented lineup - which had been hunting his fastball early on - off balance with a steady stream of sliders and curveballs, sinkers and changeups. ![]() ![]() In the Dodgers’ 8-1 win at Trust Park, Miller put the full evolution of his game on display, giving up just one run on four hits and a walk while striking out five. Over the five strong innings against the Atlanta Braves, though, it was the rest of his arsenal that shined brighter than anticipated. *Tuesday, May 30 at Carolina, 5 p.m., TNTįrom Jack Harris: In his major league debut Tuesday night, Bobby Miller’s triple-digit fastball came as advertised. Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Enjoying this newsletter? Consider subscribing to the Los Angeles Times ![]()
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