ANGELS POSTCAST: Halos THROW AWAY Mike Trout's LEGENDARY 2 HR game in 11-10 COLLAPSE to NY Yankees

Locked On Angels - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Angels28mApril 14, 2026

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The Locked On Angels podcast delivers a furious postgame reaction to the Los Angeles Angels' 11-10 heartbreak loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, a game defined by Mike Trout's legendary two-home run, five-RBI performance that ultimately went in vain. Host Gavin Carlson expresses deep frustration over the collapse in the ninth inning, blaming manager Kurt Suzuki for removing Drew Pomeranz after just 12 pitches in the eighth and opting instead for a rusty Jordan Romano, who immediately surrendered a two-run homer to Trent Grisham. The podcast highlights the absurdity of the Angels scoring 10 runs while losing, with Trout coming within feet of a grand slam and delivering two clutch home runs in pivotal moments. Despite the offensive fireworks—led by Adam Frazier’s 333 batting average and six walks—pitching failures, particularly from Yusei Kikuchi’s disastrous start and Sean Anderson’s four-run outing, doomed the team. The episode underscores how this loss squandered a potential series split and damaged the Angels' early-season momentum, especially with key pitchers like Jose Soriano unavailable. Still, Carlson finds glimmers of hope in Trout’s clutch play and the team’s offensive depth.

Key Takeaways
1

Mike Trout delivered a legendary two-home run, five-RBI performance, coming within feet of a grand slam.

2

The Angels scored 10 runs at Yankee Stadium but lost due to a ninth-inning bullpen collapse.

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Manager Kurt Suzuki is heavily criticized for removing Drew Pomeranz after 12 pitches and using a rusty Jordan Romano against lefties.

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Yusei Kikuchi’s poor start (4 runs in 2 innings) set the tone, but the bullpen failure sealed the loss.

5

Adam Frazier is emerging as a key offensive force with a .333 average and .500 on-base percentage.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Opening Rant: The Aftermath of a Heartbreaking Loss

I'm just really, really mad. I don't know what else to say. I'm just really, really mad.

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2:00
5 min

Mike Trout's Legendary Performance: A Game That Should Have Been Won

He was feet away from a grand slam, feet away from a grand slam and still responded with a three-run shot to tie the game.

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7:00
7 min

Blaming the Bullpen: Suzuki, Romano, and Anderson's Failures

To not even give him an opportunity is crazy. It's crazy.

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14:00
6 min

Yusei Kikuchi’s Horrible Start and the Game’s Turning Point

The podcast highlights Kikuchi’s poor performance, including a leadoff double, wild pitch, and a 456-foot home run to Aaron Judge, which set the tone for the Angels’ struggle.

20:00
8 min

Offensive Brilliance vs. Defensive Collapse: The Irony of the 10-Run Loss

Despite scoring 10 runs with 12 hits and only 8 strikeouts, the Angels’ offensive success is overshadowed by bullpen failures and managerial errors in the ninth inning.

High-Impact Quotes
He was feet away from a grand slam, feet away from a grand slam and still responded with a three-run shot to tie the game.
Gavin Carlson6:03
Viral: 90.0
The baseball gods penalize a young manager for making a bad decision and for the Angels, and penalize the Angels for having a... Horrible bullpen.
Gavin Carlson28:04
Viral: 88.0
I'm just really, really mad. I don't know what else to say. I'm just really, really mad.
Gavin Carlson7:30
Viral: 85.0

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