Jo Adell leads Angels to victory with tiebreaking run against Padres

Jo Adell hit a double and scored the winning run in the eighth inning for the Los Angeles Angels, helping them win 2-1 against the San Diego Padres. This victory ended the Angels' five-game losing streak. Tyler Anderson pitched well for the Angels, and Willie Calhoun got an early RBI single. Calhoun had two hits in the game. The Angels have struggled at home, having the worst home record in the majors at 8-21. Adell's double in the eighth inning against Adrian Morejon led to the winning run being scored. San Diego's strong lineup couldn't score after the first inning and missed opportunities with runners in scoring position. Matt Waldron pitched a good game for San Diego, allowing only two hits and striking out four over 6 1/3 innings. He has been performing well in his recent starts. Machado hit a home run in the first inning for the Padres. Rengifo and Calhoun contributed to the Angels' runs. The game was close, with both teams having chances to score more runs. The Padres had opportunities in the seventh and eighth innings but couldn't capitalize on them. The Angels' win was crucial for them, especially in close games where they have struggled with situational hitting. Adell's performance was praised for being a game-changer. The Padres, on the other hand, lost their second consecutive game after a recent winning streak. Waldron's pitching was a highlight for San Diego, showing consistency in his recent starts. Overall, it was a competitive game with both teams having their moments but the Angels coming out on top in the end.