Angels Ride Early Big Inning to Win Rubber Game Against Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, JUL 20 – Nolan Schanuel was hit by a pitch from Phillies starter Ranger Suarez and is listed day-to-day with a left wrist contusion, the Angels said.
- The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Sunday in Philadelphia with a strong second inning and solid pitching.
- The Angels built their lead by scoring five runs in the second inning, aided by Taylor Ward’s bases-clearing double after Nolan Schanuel was hit by a pitch.
- Schanuel, who has appeared in 95 games this season with a batting average of.274 along with eight home runs and 40 RBIs, left the contest after being struck on his left wrist by a pitch from Phillies starter Ranger Suarez.
- Batting second and taking over at first base for Schanuel, LaMonte Wade Jr. hit the Angels’ sole home run, while José Soriano delivered seven innings on the mound, striking out five and giving up two runs.
- The Angels secured two wins out of three games facing the leaders of the National League East, demonstrating strong lineup depth despite Schanuel's absence and sustaining their overall offensive output.
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Angels ride early big inning to win rubber game against Phillies
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Angels first baseman Schanuel hit by pitch, leaves game and diagnosed with a left wrist contusion
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel was removed from Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies after being hit by a pitch.
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Ranger Suárez hit around as Phillies drop series to Angels
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