Angels Win 3-2 Against Braves with Moniak's Double and O'Hoppe's Homer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels halted their three-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, thanks to key performances from Mickey Moniak and Logan O’Hoppe. Moniak delivered a crucial go-ahead double in the sixth inning, while O’Hoppe broke out of a 0-for-29 slump by hitting a tying homer in the fourth, marking his 17th of the season. The game saw the Braves take an early lead, with Marcell Ozuna scoring on a single from Sean Murphy, followed by a run from Matt Olson on a chopper by Jarred Kelenic. However, the Angels responded in the fourth inning when O’Hoppe launched a low curveball from Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach into the center-field stands, bringing in Nolan Schanuel, who had reached base with a leadoff double. Brock Burke, the third of six Angels pitchers, secured the win with 1 2/3 scoreless innings, while Ben Joyce earned his second save by recording five outs. Schwellenbach, despite allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over five-plus innings, struck out eight batters, setting a franchise record for the most strikeouts by a Braves pitcher in their first 13 games of the season. In injury news, Braves outfielder Jorge Soler missed his second consecutive game due to a mild left hamstring strain, while Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon exited the game in the fourth inning with a bruised right elbow.