THE GAME: Tyler Anderson had six strikeouts over three innings and Zach Neto hit a go-ahead two-run home run as the Angels increased their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday in Surprise, Ariz.
PITCHING REPORT: Anderson gave up one run on a Marcus Semien home run, with results that were much improved over his first outing last week when he gave up two runs on four hits in two innings against the Colorado Rockies. Left-hander Jose Suarez pitched two scoreless innings in his first outing after a bout of arm fatigue early in spring after he participated in winter ball. Angels pitchers combined to strike out 13 batters.
HITTING REPORT: Logan O’Hoppe stayed in a groove after a slow start this spring, collecting an RBI double in the first inning after hitting home runs Friday in a Cactus League game and Saturday in a “B” Game. Neto’s home run was his second of the spring after a mammoth shot to center field last week. The Angels won with just three hits.
REUNION TIME: New Angels manager Ron Washington, who served as the Rangers’ manager from 2007-14, was back in his old stomping grounds and was met with a mob of local reporters. Although many of the faces have changed since he was last with the Rangers, he was looking forward to being in Surprise: “I’m always looking forward to catching up with folks in Texas. That was some of the best times in my life in Texas.”
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UP NEXT: Angels (RHP Chase Silseth) at Dodgers (RHP Bobby Miller), Glendale, Ariz., Tuesday, 5:05 p.m., Bally Sports West, 830 AM