The Los Angeles Angels are having a great start to the 2025 MLB season as they are currently at the top of the American League West, with a 9-5 record (.643).
As a matter of fact, the former Anaheim team is the only squad yet to lose a series this season, providing his fans with a lot of reasons to be optimistic about.
One of the reasons of the Angels‘ success so far is the rise of Kyren Paris, the young second baseman from Oakley, California, who’s currently hitting .400 with a .914 slugging percentage for 14 hits, 13 runs, five home runs and five stolen bases.
Controversial play in an Astros game
The Los Angeles Angels were visiting Houston for a series against the Astros when a play involving superstar outfielder Mike Trout caught the attention of the people present at Daikin Park. A fan reached into Trout’s glove to take away an apparent leaping catch in foul ground in the right-field corner.
The play happened after a 2-0 count on Houston‘s Yainer Diaz, who hit a ball down the right-field line in foul ground off lefty pitcher Tyler Anderson and the Angels outfielder made a leaping attempt to make the catch with the intention of ending the second inning.
The Astros fans reached into Trout’s glove to take away the ball and the umpires ruled a foul ball, not a catch. That call got Mike Trout upset as he complained about it. The fan, who looked absolutely embarrassed, tried to give the ball back to the Los Angeles player.
A happy ending to what could have been a mess
Security personnnel talked to the fan after the play and the man and his son were relocated to a different part of the stadium. However, Mike Trout wanted to make sure that the fan knew they were not hard feelings after the controversial play.
“I jumped in and the ball was in my glove, the guy just literally just took it out,” Trout said. “But he was really apologetic. I learn new things every single day. Once I go into the stands, it’s free game. Being in right field, it’s a little different. In center, I don’t really get that play.”
Trout, a three-time AL MVP and 11-time All-Star, said he felt it was important to meet with the fan and his son because he didn’t believe there was any malicious intent. First base umpire told Mike that once he leapt into the stands, it’s no longer considered fan interference. At the end, the Los Angeles Angels got the victory 4-1, and the Houstons Astros fan got to meet an MLB player.
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