Angels fall to Twins as Canning allows 10 runs in tough loss

In a challenging game on Tuesday night, the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 10-5, ending a four-game losing streak. Griffin Canning, the Angels' starting pitcher, struggled significantly, allowing a career-high 10 runs, nine hits, and three walks over his outing. The Twins capitalized on Canning's performance, with Kyle Farmer hitting a three-run homer in the second inning, while Matt Wallner and Carlos Santana also contributed with home runs. Pablo López, the Twins' pitcher, showcased an impressive performance, striking out 10 batters over seven innings and allowing no earned runs. His strong outing was crucial for the Twins, who had been struggling recently, having lost 15 of their last 21 games. López's success helped the team maintain a three-game lead in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. The Angels, on the other hand, faced their 21st loss in the last 30 games, with their offense struggling to produce runs. Despite a three-run homer from Zach Neto in the fifth inning, the Angels could not recover from the early deficit created by Canning's poor performance. In addition to the game’s outcome, the Angels faced further challenges as third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the injured list for the third time this season due to an oblique strain, and closer Ben Joyce was also sidelined with shoulder inflammation. These injuries compounded the difficulties for a team already struggling to find consistency.