Angels' Kyle Hendricks Pitches Seven Shutout Innings in 12-2 Win Over Twins

Kyle Hendricks delivered a strong performance by throwing seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, walking one, and striking out six to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada each contributed three-run homers, with Moncada's being his 12th of the season. The Angels scored all their runs with two outs, finishing with 17 hits and going 8 for 17 with runners in scoring position. Mike Trout and Moncada each scored three runs, while Luis Rengifo had two clutch two-out hits that helped build an early lead. The Twins' Ryan Fitzgerald, who pitched a scoreless eighth inning, broke up the shutout with a two-run homer in the ninth. This marked Hendricks' third consecutive quality start of the season, showcasing one of his best outings in 2025 with a 4.58 ERA and 1.27 WHIP across 149.1 innings.