Overview
- The Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 after Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded to end the game.
- Rookie Sam Aldegheri delivered five strong innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and helping the Angels build a lead early in the game.
- Trey Mancini’s two-run triple in the first and run-scoring hits by Nick Madrigal and Logan O'Hoppe gave the Angels a 4-0 cushion.
- Jonathan Aranda drove in three runs for the Rays and Tampa Bay mounted two late rallies, including a ninth-inning RBI single that made it a one-run game, while Chandler Simpson robbed a homer in the eighth.
- The win, secured Friday night, was the Angels' third straight and highlighted Tampa Bay's continued road struggles as McClanahan allowed four runs in four innings.