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Thank you, Pokémon: Zach Neto pulls rare Charizard...
Key takeaways
- In the five games before the Los Angeles Angels' Tuesday win over the Chicago White Sox, shortstop Zach Neto was in a slump.
- He had gone hitless in 18 at-bats, dropping his batting average 30 points.
- Opening Pokémon cards with center fielder Mike Trout.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
In the five games before the Los Angeles Angels' Tuesday win over the Chicago White Sox, shortstop Zach Neto was in a slump.
He had gone hitless in 18 at-bats, dropping his batting average 30 points. With his mind on the slump before the game, Angels shortstop needed an outlet to release the pressure.
His choice? Opening Pokémon cards with center fielder Mike Trout.
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