MIAMI – Tyler Anderson pitched seven scoreless innings, Aaron Hicks homered and the Los Angeles Angeles defeat Miami 3-1 on Tuesday, sending the Marlins to their worst commence in franchise record.
Anderson (1-) scattered four hits, walked two and struck out five. The still left-hander was lifted immediately after 83 pitches.
Hicks’ solo blast in the fourth put the Angels ahead 1-. He drove a fastball from Miami starter Jesús Luzardo within the foul pole in ideal for his very first homer with Los Angeles.
The Angels amplified their lead on run-scoring singles from Hicks and Taylor Ward in the sixth.
Bryan De La Cruz homered in the ninth inning for the Marlins, who lost their sixth straight match to start out the year.
Luzardo (-1) gave up a few operates and 4 hits, walked two and struck out five about 5 1/3 innings.
Logan O’Hoppe doubled and singled for the Angels, who gained their 3rd straight soon after starting up the time with consecutive losses at defending AL East winner Baltimore.
Angels rookie Nolan Schanuel, of neighboring Boca Raton, walked twice, extending his vocation-setting up on base streak to 34 video games.
Right after Matt Moore relieved Anderson and pitched a perfect eighth, Luis García permitted De La Cruz’s one particular-out solo homer and walked Jazz Chisholm Jr. García retired Tim Anderson on a groundout and struck out pinch hitter Jesús Sánchez for his first save.
Angels shortstop Zach Neto manufactured a diving stab of Josh Bell’s hard smash in the hole and threw Bell out at to start with for the 2nd out in the sixth. The engage in drew cheers from dozens of Neto’s family and buddies who sat by the initial base space. A Miami native, Neto is taking part in his initial collection in his hometown.
The Marlins obtained infielder Emmanuel Rivera from the Arizona Diamondbacks for funds issues. In a corresponding move, infielder Jacob Amaya was designated for assignment.
TRAINER’S Space
Marlins: RHP Eury Pérez (proper elbow irritation) continues to participate in catch with the anticipation of progressing to a bullpen session shortly.
UP Following
LHP Patrick Sandoval (-1, 16.20) will start off the sequence finale for the Angels on Wednesday versus Marlins LHP A.J. Puk (-1, 18.00).
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