As the Los Angeles Angels faced a crucial moment in the ninth inning, manager Ron Washington's decision to stick with rookie Nolan Schanuel over veteran Brandon Drury sparked debate.
With the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning on Monday night, the Los Angeles Angels were down 4-2 and leadoff batter Nolan Schanuel stepped into the box.
and Washington had to answer questions from reporters, including Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, why he let 22-year-old rookie Nolan Schanuel hit for himself instead.Shockingly, the game ended with Mike Trout at the plate. He struck out looking and extended the Angels losing streak to five games.We’re talking every day. We’re going through the process every day. We’ve got to wait for the process to work. I’m sitting on the bench. The guys between the lines have to get it done.
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