The Angels had absolutely no reason to do anything other than give Manoah the start. This isn't a hindsight thing either. They signed him for spot starts and long relief. Five scoreless to open the game would have been a difference maker.
Malpractice as usual in Anaheim
Final line for Alek Manoah
5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 5 BB, 2 K, 91 pitches
FB: 88-89
Whiffs: 6
Angels down 7-1 in the 9th