Angels Beat Royals 9-5, Ending Their 5-Game Win Streak

In a thrilling matchup between All-Star pitchers, Tyler Anderson led the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night, effectively ending the Royals' five-game winning streak. Angels manager Ron Washington expressed satisfaction with his team's offensive performance, highlighting their recent struggles to score runs. "Today we got a chance to score them, and tomorrow I hope we can continue," he stated, emphasizing the need for consistency. Zach Neto played a pivotal role in the Angels' success, hitting a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, marking his second consecutive game with a home run. The Angels capitalized on a shaky outing from Royals pitcher Cole Ragans, who walked one and hit another before exiting the game. The Angels extended their lead in the seventh with a sacrifice fly from Kevin Pillar and an RBI single from Logan O'Hoppe, pushing the score to 9-4. Despite a late rally from the Royals, who scored three runs in the seventh, the Angels' bullpen, led by Hunter Strickland, managed to contain the damage. The game was marked by a challenging night for the umpiring crew, with three calls overturned after video review, adding to the drama of the evening. Looking ahead, the Royals will start RHP Michael Lorenzen in the series finale against the Angels, as they aim to regroup after this defeat. Lorenzen is coming off a strong performance, having pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-hit ball in his last outing.