
The Los Angeles Angels have struggled offensively against the Kansas City Royals, scoring only four runs in two games. However, the series highlights the talent of shortstops Bobby Witt Jr. and Zach Neto, who enjoy competing against each other.
Angels Arenât Offering Resistance vs. Royals, But This Series Is a Shortstop Showcase
The Los Angeles Angels have scored just four runs in two games against the Kansas City Royals so far, but if youâre a fan of stellar shortstops, this series has had its moments. Bobby Witt Jr. of the Royals and the Angelsâ Zach Neto are two of the best in the game, and Neto said he enjoys the opportunity to go head-to-head against his counterpart at the position.
âItâs fun,â Neto said prior to the Angelsâ 12-1 loss to the Royals on Saturday in a piece written by Robert Falkoff of MLB.com. â[Witt is] one of the best in the game and he plays with a lot of energy. He makes the pitcher throw strikes. Heâs fast and he hits for pop. Itâs pretty special to compete against him because he is at the top of the class.â
Neto and Will didnât know each other coming up, but Neto said theyâve had a few conversations in the middle of the infield when one shortstop is in the field and the other is a runner at second.
âGame respects game,â Neto said. âWhenever we get the chance, we talk as much as we can. We respect each otherâs game and thatâs what it is all about.â
Neto added that he sees Witt as a âdifference maker,â according to the writer, and heâs modeled part of his game on the ability to do that as well.
âThe shortstops have that repertoire,â Neto said. âWe want to be the pitcherâs best friend and have their back no matter what. A lot of shortstops are hitting at the top of the lineup these days and can really spark their team.â
Neto is currently hitting leadoff for the Angels, while Witt bats second for the Royals. Theyâre almost always involved in big rallies for their respective teams, and Angels manager Kurt Suzuki appreciates getting to watch them in action.
Bobby Witt Jr. and Zach Neto have showcased their skills, but specific stats for the series were not detailed in the article.
The Angels scored just four runs in two games against the Royals, including a 12-1 loss on Saturday.
Zach Neto expressed that competing against Bobby Witt Jr. is special, highlighting Witt's energy and skill as one of the best in the game.


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âJust watching [Neto and Witt] on the field together is definitely good for the game,â Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said. âIt excites the fans, thatâs for sure.â
Unfortunately, Neto hasnât had many opportunities to lead rallies for the Angels. Theyâve been behind big early, which neutralizes what Neto can do to a large extent. Yesterday it was Walbert Urena who blew up in his second start for the Halos, and by the end of the game it was second baseman Adam Frazier who was on the mound for the Angels.
Neto remains hopeful, however, despite the fact that the Halos have lost six of their last seven games. The Angels have shown flashes early on, but they havenât put it all together very often.
âWeâre going through something here, but weâre just going to keep our heads high and hopefully get over this hump,â Neto said after Saturdayâs game. âWeâre all very optimistic and it just takes one game to get hot again.â