ARLINGTON, Texas—Taylor Ward hit a tie-breaking RBI double during Los Angeles’ three-run sixth inning that ended with a triple play and Matt Duffy had a two-run home run among three hits as the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 5–2 on Sept. 20.
Ward doubled into the left-field corner to score Shohei Ohtani from first base off Dennis Santana (3–8), the first of three Texas relievers. Mike Ford and Jo Adell added RBI singles off John King.