Angels bats come alive in pounding of Mariners 9-4
Fletcher’s hit streak reaches 26 games By GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press
Published: July 17, 2021, 11:10pm
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4 Photos Los Angeles Angels David Fletcher (22) doubles during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Taylor Ward, Juan Lagares, and Jack Mayfield scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Photo Gallery
ANAHEIM, Calif. David Fletcher is a soft-spoken middle infielder and a sixth-round draft choice who has sneaked up on stardom during four increasingly impressive seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.
Fletcher is sitting on the second-longest hitting streak in Angels history after yet another monster offensive game. His talents are unlikely to surprise anyone again after this incredible five-week stretch, and that’s how his manager and teammates think it should be.
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Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (second from left) is helped off the field after being hit by a ball during his start against the Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, California. |
JUN 5, 2021; ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, USA; SEATTLE MARINERS STARTING PITCHER YUSEI KIKUCHI (18) IS HELPED OFF THE FIELD AFTER BEING HIT BY A BALL FROM LOS ANGELES ANGELS SECOND BASEMAN DAVID FLETCHER (22) DURING THE FIFTH INNING AT ANGEL STADIUM. MANDATORY CREDIT: GARY A. VASQUEZ-USA TODAY SPORTS