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Angels Soar to Eighth Straight Victory Behind Ward's Power Surge and Kikuchi's First Win

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24 May, 2025

Marlins Angels Baseball

In a thrilling opener to their weekend series, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Miami Marlins 7–4 on Friday night at Angel Stadium. The Angels' offense ignited early, with Mike Trout delivering a two-run homer in the first inning, marking his 12th of the season. Starting pitcher Reid Detmers secured his fifth win, allowing three runs over six innings, while closer Carlos Estévez notched his 12th save despite a late Marlins rally.

The Marlins responded with a solo shot from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the third inning and a two-run double by Bryan De La Cruz in the sixth, narrowing the gap. However, the Angels' bullpen held firm, with Matt Moore and José Quijada combining for two scoreless innings before Estévez closed out the game.

The series continues tonight, Saturday, May 24, with first pitch scheduled for 7:07 PM PDT. The Marlins will send left-hander Trevor Rogers (2–4, 4.35 ERA) to the mound, while the Angels counter with right-hander Griffin Canning (3–2, 3.98 ERA). Both teams aim to gain momentum as they approach the midpoint of the season.

Offensive Highlights

Taylor Ward continued his impressive form, launching his 15th home run of the season in the second inning. This marks his seventh homer during the team's 9–2 road trip, including two grand slams. Jorge Soler also contributed with his seventh homer, ensuring the Angels have hit at least two homers in a club-record seven consecutive games.

Pitching Performance

Yusei Kikuchi secured his first win of the season after delivering 5⅔ scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and striking out four over 110 pitches. This performance comes after a challenging start to the season, making it a significant milestone for Kikuchi.

Game Summary

The Angels capitalized on Marlins' errors and miscues in the sixth inning to build a 6–0 lead. Despite late offensive efforts from the Marlins, including contributions from Eric Wagaman and Kyle Stowers, the Angels' bullpen held firm. Kenley Jansen closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning, earning his 11th save of the season

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