Angels fans slam Hunter Renfroe as Angels lose series vs Rockies: "Fakest hitter I’ve ever seen"

Hunter Renfroe got the stick from Los Angeles Angels fans as his subpar performance against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday cost his team the game. In the series decider, the Halos lost 4-3 after squandering multiple opportunities to win the game and take the series.Renfroe was in hot hitting form after the second game of the series that saw the Halos score 25 runs. The lineup set several franchise records on route a convincing 24-run differential win. The Angels outfielder went 5-5 with four RBIs and a walk.However, his offensive play on Sunday was marred by a lackluster display at the plate. Renfroe grounded into a double play twice in the sixth and ninth innings to stop crucial rallies for his team. Before thatm he was also struck out swinging in the second and flied out to left in the fourth.In the sixth innings, Shohei Ohtani had drove in a run with an RBI triple. He scored when Brandon Drury hit a sacrifice fly. Mike Trout, who was hit by pitch, stationed in first base when Renfroe hit a ground into a double play. LA would have gone ahead had both Renfroe and Trout scored.A similar incident occurred in the ninth when Drury hit a lead off infield single. Renfroe on a 0-1 count, 95 mph sinker grounded into double play leaving the Angels with one out remaining. Mickey Moniak hit an RBI double, but Luis Rengifo grounded out to seal the Rockies' 4-3 win.Fans called out Hunter Renfroe for his performance on Sunday as they called his 5-5 game on Saturday a fluke. One said:&quot;Hunter Renfroe is the fakest hitter I've ever seen.&quot;Another chimed in:&quot;Renfroe fluke game yesterday. He should be nowhere near the field.&quot;Here are the top Twitter reactions:double m@kingofswae@SparkzDesign @Angels Renfroe fluke game yesterday. He should be nowhere near the field4@SparkzDesign @Angels Renfroe fluke game yesterday. He should be nowhere near the fieldWhitt Bass@BigWhittBassHunter Renfroe is the fakest hitter I’ve ever seen1Hunter Renfroe is the fakest hitter I’ve ever seenPainkillers@YoooooooDudeHunter renfroe the new Howie Kendrick. Automatic double playHunter renfroe the new Howie Kendrick. Automatic double playElevate Devan@SparkzDesign@Angels Petition to have quite literally ANYBODY in the entire organization that's not named Hunter Renfroe hit every time there's a runner on 1stwould honestly rather see Ippei145@Angels Petition to have quite literally ANYBODY in the entire organization that's not named Hunter Renfroe hit every time there's a runner on 1stwould honestly rather see Ippeidouble m@kingofswae@Angels Yesterday will be remembered as the Hunter Renfroe fluke game. Bench renfroe5@Angels Yesterday will be remembered as the Hunter Renfroe fluke game. Bench renfroeKing Panda I@KingPandaI1@AngelsTalk27 I genuinely think hunter renfroe is the worst hitter on this team Kills every rally we are in3@AngelsTalk27 I genuinely think hunter renfroe is the worst hitter on this team Kills every rally we are inAngelsWin.com@AngelsWinHunter Renfroe the Rally Killer. #smh13614Hunter Renfroe the Rally Killer. #smhluc carter@luccarter6I am beyond sick of hunter renfroe, automatic GIDP in any big spot it’s ridiculous2I am beyond sick of hunter renfroe, automatic GIDP in any big spot it’s ridiculousNeha Modi@nehamodiDeath, taxes, Hunter Renfroe gidpDeath, taxes, Hunter Renfroe gidpHunter Renfroe's 2023 season so farTo be fair to Hunter Renfroe, even without his strong outing in the second game against the Rockies, he has fared well for the Los Angeles Angels. He's batting at .257 with 71 hits, 37 RBIs including 12 home runs from 276 at-bats in 2023. He will look to get back to form immediately as the Angels look to start a winning streak.

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