Overview
- George Klassen, who was promoted from Triple-A on Sunday after Ryan Johnson fell ill, made his first MLB start for the Angels.
- To open a 40-man roster spot for Klassen, the Angels designated left-hander Joey Lucchesi for assignment, a move that starts a brief window for a trade, release, or waivers.
- Klassen worked 2 2/3 innings in his debut with two runs allowed on two hits, three strikeouts, and four walks, flashing a fastball near 98 mph with a power slider and curve.
- Los Angeles beat Seattle 8-7 in 11 innings on a Nolan Schanuel walk-off sacrifice fly after the bullpen covered the bulk of the game.
- Lucchesi, a veteran with stints for the Padres, Mets, and Giants, now waits for his next step after three relief outings with the Angels this season.