Angels Defeat Athletics 5-1 Behind Canning's Strong Performance

The Los Angeles Angels secured a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics as Taylor Ward's two-run homer and Griffin Canning's strong seven-inning pitching performance led the team to success. Canning, ending a four-start losing streak, allowed just one run on five hits while striking out five. Ward's impressive play, along with contributions from Zach Neto and Luis Rengifo, propelled the Angels past the struggling Athletics. Oakland's Luis Medina struggled, giving up four runs in three innings, prompting manager Mark Kotsay to address the team's challenges with command and execution. The Angels' pitching depth is under scrutiny as injuries plague their rotation, but Canning's stellar outing against the A's provided a much-needed boost and relief for their bullpen.