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Angels use roster depth to edge Nationals https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/angels_use_roster_depth_to_edge_nationals/s1_17044_38691427 #WashingtonNationals #LosAngelesAngels #ShoheiOhtani #MikeTrout #MLB
YardbarkerAngels use roster depth to edge NationalsLogan O'Hoppe's RBI single in the sixth inning snapped a 2-2 tie, and four Los Angeles Angels relievers combined for four scoreless innings on the way to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif. On a team with Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rendon and Hunter Renfroe, O'Hoppe leads with 11 RBIs. The rookie catcher also leads the club with four home runs. Ohtani got the day off, his first of the season. Griffin Canning made the start on the mound for the Angels, his first major league appearance since July 2, 2021 before a stress fracture of his lower back sidelined him. He got a no-decision but pitched well, giving up two runs and five hits in five innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter while making 69 pitches. Reliever Matt Moore (1-0) pitched a scoreless sixth to earn the win, and he was followed by Aaron Loup (seventh inning), Ryan Tepera (eighth) and Jose Quijada (ninth, second save) Brett Phillips started the game for Los Angeles in center field in pl