Key facts
- The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3.
- Trey Mancini's two-run triple gave the Angels an early lead.
- Rookie Sam Aldegheri pitched five strong innings.
- Ryan Zeferjahn earned his second save by striking out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth.
- Shane McClanahan took the loss for the Rays, allowing four runs and eight hits in four innings.
The Los Angeles Angels secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Friday night. The Angels built an early lead thanks to a two-run triple by Trey Mancini in the first inning and further runs in the third. Rookie pitcher Sam Aldegheri delivered five strong innings, allowing one earned run and three hits. The Rays mounted a late rally, loading the bases in the ninth inning and cutting the deficit to 4-3. However, Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn ultimately closed out the game by striking out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded to earn his second save.
Shane McClanahan, the Rays' starting pitcher, took the loss after giving up four runs and eight hits in four innings. Mason Englert provided four shutout innings in relief for Tampa Bay. The Angels' victory was nearly jeopardized in the fifth inning when the Rays loaded the bases with no outs, but they managed to score only one run before the inning concluded. Jonathan Aranda's single in the ninth brought the Rays within a single run before Zeferjahn entered to secure the win.