Angels Rally Behind Ward Homers to Beat Tigers 7-4

The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels split a two-game series with the Tigers winning Sunday 9-5 and the Angels taking Saturday's game 7-4. On Saturday, Taylor Ward was pivotal for the Angels, hitting a two-run home run and nearly completing the cycle with a double and single, driving in three runs to secure the victory. Angels' Jo Adell also contributed a three-run homer, highlighting the team's power hitting despite other statistical struggles. Tigers pitcher Charlie Morton struck out a season-high 10 batters but gave up six runs, while Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi allowed four runs over five innings, struggling with pitch count and control. The Tigers responded Sunday with Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene hitting home runs, helping Detroit to a win and maintaining their lead in the Central Division. Both teams are focused on continuing their efforts as the Tigers aim to hold onto their division lead and the Angels seek to build on their power-hitting strengths.