It didn’t start well for the Los Angeles Angels Saturday night, but then Mike Trout started hitting. And he couldn’t stop.By the end of the night, the Angels had taken the contest via an 11-4 victory over the New York Yankees. And while many did their part, it’s Mike Trout who would shine brightest of all. 5-for-5 with three doubles, a home run and three runs scored is quite the game. But it’s even better when you realize it’s Trout’s first five-hit game of his career. Per ESPN, he couldn’t be happier about it.“It’s awesome. Preparation, working on timing, and nice payoff tonight. I was just getting pitches where I like it, and I wasn’t missing.”The loss drops the Yankees two games back of the Boston Red Sox in the AL East. But more importantly, the win for the Angels steadies them just a bit. They are still carrying a 4-6 record over their previous 10. Plus, they are 4.5 games back of the surging Houston Astros — and 2.5 back of the surprising Seattle Mariners. But a win like this on the road against the Yan
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