Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies [Innings 3] June 24, 2023
Los Angeles Angels vs Colorado Rockies [Innings 3] June 24, 2023 | MLB highlights | MLB season 2023
one pick after the Halo select Consolidated High School in Rosenberg Texas pick for the loss of free agent two guys Sheffield that one is gonna go I'm All-Star number 17 for Mike from there to dead center field for trout off back-to-back games for trout love not quite Mike Trout Lake and Jim when he has now going yesterday for trouty the all-time list breaking out of it did they go back to back again yeah they did oh Johnny height boy just like we said earlier today we're at some sky for trout and drawing oh it's a power [Applause] Matt wow nice to back Jacks three jumping up with the rest of those guys on this go Caputo and see a strike here no sir that's fun [Applause] three pitches now we mentioned how Anderson had given up at least three straight pitches here tonight it's the third and run from 0.5 miles per hour exit velocity going 437. the math place because you know what FM dial going 399. you know changes yeah that's just when the pitching coach comes out and I guess the best thing you can say is at least this under 1300 feet but if you're thinking that way you are the you just gave up three bombs on three pitches yeah bat is an angel yeah the only reason why I could actually set to them sit to First Montero to tow bar they get that's the first out of the inning for Chase Anderson three pitches three home runs there's Mickey monia Mickey was glad to not move his foot at all [Applause] and you wonder how much longer Bud Black can sit Mickey [Applause] he is ammoniac aces loaded two runs single that started the score foreign moniak aboard with only one away and it's 0-2 to Fletch one pitches upstairs you wonder if we'll try to sneak a fastball up Castro's out he has walked and grounded into a double play tonight you really missed something imagine the folks in the ball for the bathroom you decide this is the three straight homers that happened in like what they made it back is for Taylor home versus Road and I think a lot of the 1-2 pitch it was a time lap pitches it's Taylor Ward had the highest point as to how good he gets when he sees like that a knock that's going to win no play that's pretty gutsy call by Bill Hal regritic and lakes that shot run scores played appearance tonight with a runner change up no fastball up brought into play tonight most in baseball hoyotani this month batani seven nothing angels the front hip was out [Applause] boy continues this incredible month of June now Here Comes buddy black and he's seen enough brunt inning Angels threatening for more appeals not in Denver seven nothing's a base hit tonight and we're only in the third Matt kind to apply a tourniquet to what has been a damaging any home run in this game [Applause] two balls and no strikes dude that's not bad that's depth in the lineup we thought it felt different on paper right it just felt say this out loud it's seven nothing gonna strike swing get his hands through the baseball that foot down teams weren't even here yet and trout was to the evidence on that swing by the way if Marcus Tim's is in two strikes he is he just straight boxed that off machines I think he wants to see that baseball and here's Drury Ward scores keep adding on boys the Home Run he went a little Nature Boy a little flare into the elf this is similar to all those nine earned can anybody's ever pitched while the no strikes to thice and it's two unknown out of Matt I mean you can never have enough runs an eight to two lead yep and the bullpen winning was in line for his sixth winner of the year there's as far as scores within the day is there a way anyway for three balls and two strikes to Matt's nice and there's Ball Four that will once again the 13th Halo to come to the plate and it's Gordon single tonight a bigger part 0-1 it's in this top half of the Third the tough Series against the Dodgers at home all together here in the night into right field trout scores easily here's his being waved around he'll score and run inning for the Angels and that's got to make Hunter Renfrow feel real good except it's a great swing going the other way on that one they had an 11 run inning earlier this season in Oakland [Applause] a single in two with back to back to back home runs all three pitches too since that point you had some walks in there so you are gonna wave Renfrow around gabar's great Angel goes [Applause] Nick will have his second at-bat at the end what an inning what a week [Applause] hit by pitch single now well as you can say is [Applause] I mean this is just turned serious distance [Applause] when do I get to hit well if you're a reliever you're going up you sure you want me to get up David Fletcher the batter now [Applause] you don't want to say never but David Fletcher made the last doubt got the scoring going that clutch base hit second out of the inning and it's a ball and two strike well they're packed house here today [Applause] on 16 at bats 13 . look at all the pretty numbers [Applause] they kick save and a beauty writes him up to a brilliant inning for the Angels
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In public statements, Trump argued that the U.S. was spending taxpayer dollars on programs that benefited foreign governments or contractors more than the intended local communities. Critics of the plan say that while USAID has flaws—as any large bureaucracy does—its extensive networks and decades of experience provide an unmatched capacity to deliver aid efficiently and safely. The Core of the $11 Billion Proposal At the heart of Trump’s proposal is an $11 billion fund designed to consolidate, modernize, and streamline U.S. health aid. Unlike the traditional USAID model, which relies heavily on long-term partnerships with governments and NGOs, the new plan emphasizes: Direct Impact Funding: Allocating resources to frontline health workers and local initiatives rather than intermediaries. Data-Driven Investments: Using real-time health data to target outbreaks and crises more efficiently. 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Health systems are complex, and short-term projects cannot replace long-term capacity building.” Some critics have also questioned the characterization of USAID as “neo-colonial.” While U.S. foreign aid has historically been tied to geopolitical interests, many programs today are designed collaboratively with recipient countries and local organizations. Reducing oversight could unintentionally increase the risk of misuse, corruption, or health inequities. On the other hand, supporters of Trump’s plan point to examples of inefficiency in USAID programs, citing cases where aid was delayed or mismanaged. By introducing more direct funding models, they argue, U.S. taxpayer dollars could achieve a higher “return on health outcomes.” Political Implications Trump’s health aid overhaul proposal is not just about international development—it is also deeply political. 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