Angels Beat Rangers 5–2 Despite Texas’ Triple Play

Angels Beat Rangers 5–2 Despite Texas’ Triple Play
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim tags out Los Angeles Angels' Matt Duffy (5) as umpire Roberto Ortiz and Angels' Livan Soto, rear, watch during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sept. 20, 2022. Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo
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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.