THE GAME: Mickey Moniak hit a two-run home run and six Angels pitchers gave up a combined four hits in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday at Tempe, Ariz.
PITCHING REPORT: RHP Caden Dana was impressive in his first start and second spring appearance, giving up one hit over two scoreless innings with two strikeouts. The 20-year-old now has four scoreless innings this spring. RHP Carlos Estevez gave up a home run to Chicago’s Zach Remillard in the third inning. RHPs Zach Plesac and Walbert Urena each went two scoreless innings with a combined five strikeouts. Plesac earned the win and Urena got the save.
HITTING REPORT: Aaron Hicks had two hits out of the leadoff spot, including a double and a run scored in the first inning. … Moniak replaced Hicks and hit his home run, giving the Angels three hits out of the top spot in the order. … Mike Trout went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and is now 2-for-16 (.125) in seven spring games. … Anthony Rendon went 0-for-1 with a walk and is now 2-for-10 (.200) with four walks in six games.
WEEKEND VIBES: Angels pitchers gave up one combined earned run over back-to-back victories, getting the best of the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on Saturday before Sunday’s 3-1 win. “I tell you, we have been throwing the ball well all spring and they are buying into the fact of pounding the strike zone and being very efficient with their pitches,” manager Ron Washington said.
UP NEXT: Angels (LHP Tyler Anderson) vs. Rangers (LHP Cody Bradford), 12:05 p.m., Bally Sports West, AM-830
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