Mike Trout gives the Angels an early lead and Patrick Sandoval pitches a strong game, but a three-run home run by Bo Bichette lifts Toronto to a 4-3 win.
The cheers at Angel Stadium were already deafening before the ball started its descent. Mike Trout, leader of the Angels and destroyer of baseballs, hit a two-run home run that at first disappeared into the night, but then came crashing down by the SUV parked beyond the center field wall, having traveled 441 feet.
The Angels’ home opener underlined the popularity of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Will that be enough to secure their future together in Anaheim? Trout is just the third Angels player to rack up 900 or more RBIs, joining Garret Anderson and Tim Salmon . His two-run contribution helped back up the six innings of one-run ball by Sandoval.
Trout lightly hopped back on to home plate, pointing a finger up in his own celebration before having a celebratory Samurai warrior helmet bestowed on him.
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