Angels Notes: Riding Andrelton Simmons’ hot bat

ANAHEIM — Andrelton Simmons has picked up where he left off last season, offensively.
The Angels shortstop, known primarily for his glove, actually outdid most expectations with his performance at the plate in the second half last season. And this season he hit .400, with one homer, in the first week.
“He’s squaring the ball up,” Manager Mike Scioscia said, adding that he doesn’t have to make the same adjustments he did when joining a new team last year. “Ther