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Alek Manoah Dazzles in First Extended Outing Since Return
TL;DR
Alek Manoah made a strong return for the Los Angeles Angels, pitching five scoreless innings against the Cleveland Guardians. He recorded two strikeouts, allowing five walks and two hits.
Key points
- Alek Manoah pitched five scoreless innings for the Angels
- He entered the game down seven runs against the Guardians
- Manoah recorded two strikeouts and allowed five walks
- He emphasized attacking the strike zone after an initial struggle
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Los Angeles Angels right-hander Alek Manoah made came into Mondayâs game down seven runs to the Cleveland Guardians, but that didnât stop him from putting together a promising start for his new ballclub.
Manoah entered Mondayâs game in the fourth inning, and threw five scoreless innings for the Angels. He logged two strikeouts in the outing, allowing five walks but only two hits.
âI didnât know how many innings I was going to throw,â Manoah said. âI just grabbed the ball and made pitches. I was trying to be too perfect early on, but then I remembered my job was to keep us in the game and save the bullpen, so I just started attacking.â
May 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Alek Manoah (47) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Tuesday marked Manoahâs second appearance for the Angels after signing a deal with them in the offseason, as well as the first one in which he has pitched more than an inning. While only about half of the pitches he threw counted as strikes, manager Kurt Suzuki was impressed with his performance.
âHe grinded and gave us everything that we needed,â
Q&A
How did Alek Manoah perform in his first game back with the Angels?
Alek Manoah pitched five scoreless innings, striking out two batters and allowing five walks and two hits.
What was the score when Alek Manoah entered the game against the Guardians?
Manoah entered the game when the Angels were down seven runs to the Cleveland Guardians.
What did Alek Manoah say about his pitching approach during the game?
Manoah mentioned he initially tried to be too perfect but then focused on keeping the team in the game and saving the bullpen.
