US EditionTaylor Ward hits 9th-inning grand slam as Angels stun Padres
- On Monday night, May 12, 2025, Taylor Ward delivered a decisive grand slam that completed a six-run rally in the ninth inning, securing a 9-5 victory for the Angels over the Padres in San Diego.
- The Angels were down by two runs before mounting a rally against Padres closer Robert Suarez, who had successfully saved all 15 chances he faced this season while maintaining a 0.51 ERA.
- Manager Ron Washington praised the team’s disciplined approach against Suarez, noting the fastballs topped 100.6 mph and players stayed off pitches outside the strike zone.
- Ward, hitting.190 but showing recent improvement, said, "I think it helped a lot," and his grand slam was the fifth of his career that tied and broke the game open.
- The victory improved the Angels’ record to 17-23, provided momentum before a six-game road trip, and offered hope despite a season largely marked by disappointment.
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Angels slam San Diego in ninth
San Diego Padres Michael King throws against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Jackson Merrill hits a double in the first inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Manny Machado advances to third base on a Jackson Merrill double in the first inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Manny Machado slides safely into third base on a Jackson Merrill double i…
SF Examiner
Taylor Ward's grand slam caps 6-run ninth inning as the Angels beat the Padres 9-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Taylor Ward hit a grand slam to cap a six-run ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 9-5 on Monday night.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Taylor Ward's 9th-inning slam carries Angels past Padres
Taylor Ward's ninth-inning grand slam capped a six-run rally that led the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.
Daily Breeze
Taylor Ward hits 9th-inning grand slam as Angels stun Padres
SAN DIEGO — Taylor Ward added an unforgettable moment to a season that so far has been mostly filled with disappointment. Ward hit a tiebreaking grand slam, capping a six-run ninth-inning rally in the Angels’ shocking 9-5 victory over the Padres on Monday night. “Amazing,” Ward said. “Amazing. I’m going to soak in every minute of this and just turn the page tomorrow and get back to it.” Ward is hitting .190, and that includes some positive signs…
Taylor Ward’s Grand Slam Highlights 6-Run Ninth as Angels Rally to Defeat Padres 9-5
Taylor Ward crushed a grand slam to cap a stunning six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 9-5 comeback win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. The Angels staged their rally against Padres closer Robert Suarez, who had converted 18 straight save chances, 15 of them this season, before unraveling. Suarez (0-1) gave up a one-out single and then walked four consecutive batters, forcing in two runs before being pulled. Alek …
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