On a sunny day in Anaheim, California, Jo Adell, the right fielder for the Los Angeles Angels, made a significant change to his batting approach that paid off big time. Instead of his usual leg kick, Adell decided to lift his heel up while keeping his toe in contact with the ground. This adjustment, suggested by Angels hitting coaches Johnny Washington and Tim Laker, helped Adell hit a crucial home run in the seventh inning of the Angels’ victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Adell, who has been struggling with consistency this season despite hitting 16 home runs, felt that simplifying his approach was key to improving his performance at the plate. By eliminating the leg kick that had been a part of his batting stance for his entire career, Adell found a new rhythm that worked for him.
Following his successful game against the Rockies, Adell expressed his commitment to sticking with this new approach. Despite his low batting average of .192, Adell believes that this change will help him be more consistent and make better contact with the ball.
Looking ahead to the upcoming game against the Rockies, Adell will be looking to provide offensive support for his teammate, right-hander Carson Fulmer, who will be taking the mound for the Angels. Fulmer, who is still searching for his first win of the season, will be facing off against Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner, who has been pitching well despite his winless streak.
Feltner, who has a solid 2.51 ERA in July, will be relying on his pitching prowess to stifle the Angels’ offense. Despite his lack of velocity, Feltner has been able to outsmart batters with the help of catcher Jacob Stallings, who has been instrumental in calling the right pitches.
As both teams gear up for the decisive game of the series, all eyes will be on Adell to see if his new approach will continue to yield positive results. With Fulmer and Feltner on the mound, it promises to be an exciting matchup between the Angels and the Rockies in Anaheim.