ANAHEIM — Reid Detmers’ final start of the season for the Angels was a mixed bag, highlighting both his struggles and potential. Despite giving up four runs in five innings, including three homers, Detmers also struck out 12 batters, showing flashes of his frontline pitcher potential.
Detmers finished his season with a 6.75 ERA in the majors and a 5.54 ERA in Triple-A, but the Angels remain hopeful for his future. The 25-year-old left-hander has shown glimpses of brilliance, such as pitching a no-hitter in 2022, but has also had his share of struggles.
Facing a tough matchup against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, the Angels lineup was depleted due to injuries and rest days. Despite this, Jack López had a strong performance with a pair of doubles and Niko Kavadas drove in a run.
DeGrom, making his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery, held the Angels to just two runs. Angels manager Ron Washington praised deGrom’s skill and noted the challenge of facing a pitcher of his caliber.
Despite the loss, the Angels remain optimistic about Detmers’ future and hope he can find consistency in the upcoming seasons. With four more years of control, Detmers has time to develop his potential and become a reliable starter for the team. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
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