Michael Lorenzen has strong Angels debut in victory over Marlins

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Michael Lorenzen had been looking forward to making his first start for his hometown team since signing with the Los Angeles Angels last November.

The right-hander made sure it was memorable.

Lorenzen allowed one run on two hits over six innings in his Angels debut as Los Angeles defeated the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Monday night.

"I’m not going to have this opportunity again. You only have your first start for your hometown team just once, so I went for it. Thankfully, it went my way," said Lorenzen, who struck out seven in his first start since 2020. "I just told myself to attack, attack, attack and you’re either going to give up 10 homers or you're going to go deep into the game with a low pitch count."

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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, April 11, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Besides getting support from family and friends who were sitting in a suite, Lorenzen (1-0) got some help from his offense. Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer in the first inning to give Los Angeles an early lead.

Jo Adell also went deep for the Angels, who bounced back after losing three of four to defending AL champion Houston in the season-opening series.

Jesús Sánchez accounted for both Marlins runs with a pair of solo homers. Miami manager Don Mattingly was ejected in the fourth for arguing with plate umpire Nick Mahrley.

Lorenzen, who grew up in Anaheim and went to Cal State Fullerton, signed a one-year contract with the Angels last November after seven seasons with the