Moniak Grand Slam Backs Anderson as Angels Outlast A’s

Moniak Grand Slam Backs Anderson as Angels Outlast A’s
Mickey Moniak (16) of the Los Angeles Angels celebrate as he runs the bases after hitting a grand slam home run against starting pitcher Mitch Spence (40) of the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, Calif., on June 25, 2024. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Mickey Moniak hit a grand slam and left-hander Tyler Anderson battled his way through five innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 7–5 on Tuesday night, June 25.

Moniak’s fourth homer of the season and first career grand slam came during a five-run fourth inning that gave Anderson some breathing room when he needed it most. Anderson (7–7) has been the Angels’ ace this year, but he struggled with his control Tuesday, walking five batters.