Mike Trout’s solo home run in the first inning sparked the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, ending the Angels’ five-game losing streak. Trout’s home run was his first leadoff home run since 2012, and the Angels’ six through nine hitters combined for eight hits and five RBIs to support a solid outing from Griffin Canning.
Mike Trout ignited the Angels’ offense with his first leadoff homer since 2012, powering them to a 7-4 victory over the Orioles. The Angels’ middle of the order also contributed heavily, with Zach Neto driving in two runs. Griffin Canning notched his first win in over a year, limiting the Orioles to three runs in five innings. Carlos Estévez secured the save. Despite Gunnar Henderson’s towering homer and Adley Rutschman’s three hits, the Orioles couldn’t overcome the early deficit.
In a thrilling night of MLB action, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Oakland Athletics edged out the New York Yankees, and the Baltimore Orioles took down the Los Angeles Angels. The Minnesota Twins crushed the Chicago White Sox, while the San Diego Padres narrowly beat the Colorado Rockies. The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to seven games. The Atlanta Braves blanked the Miami Marlins, and the Detroit Tigers dominated the Tampa Bay Rays.
