Mike Trout's historic 1,600th RBI wasn't enough as the Angels fell to the Orioles 6-2 on June 13. Read how the Halos' offense stalled in Baltimore.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a night of conflicting emotions in Baltimore. While superstar Mike Trout etched his name deeper into the MLB record books with a historic milestone, the Los Angeles Angels couldn't provide the supporting fireworks, dropping the series opener to the Orioles 6-2 and falling to 33-35 on the season.
With his two-run double in the sixth inning, Mike Trout reached the 1,600 career RBI milestone, further cementing his legacy as one of the game's all-time greats.
The game's defining moment for the Angels came in the top of the sixth when Mike Trout laced a two-run double, providing the team's only runs. The hit was significant, marking his 1,600th career RBI. Unfortunately, it was a brief bright spot in an otherwise dim offensive performance. The rest of the lineup managed just three other hits, with Nolan Schanuel and Zach Neto collecting singles. The team's inability to capitalize was stark, finishing the night a dismal 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position, as key bats like Jo Adell and Jorge Soler were held hitless.
On the mound, starter Jack Kochanowicz battled but ultimately couldn't contain the Orioles' offense. His night came undone in a difficult fifth inning where Baltimore plated four runs, breaking the game open. Kochanowicz took the loss, his record falling to 3-8 after allowing 5 earned runs on 7 hits over 4.2 innings. While the bullpen was solid in relief, allowing just one run over the final 3.1 innings, the damage had already been done, putting the game out of reach for the quiet Angels bats.
While the loss stings, it's impossible to ignore the continued greatness of Mike Trout. Reaching 1,600 career RBIs is a monumental achievement that places him in elite company. It's another reminder for fans that they are witnessing a living legend every time he steps on the field. The milestone was the main highlight shared across the team's social media, offering a positive takeaway from a tough night at Camden Yards.
The Halos will look to put this one behind them and even the series tomorrow. While celebrating individual milestones is always special, the team needs to find a way to generate consistent offense from top to bottom if they want to climb back over .500 and make a push in the standings. All eyes will be on the lineup to see if they can bounce back and support their pitching staff in game two.
