Angels' new bats make impact vs. A's

February 26th, 2017

MESA, Ariz. -- Outfielder 's tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh inning propelled the Angels to a 5-3 Cactus League victory over the A's at Hohokam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Outfielder and third baseman -- who signed with the Angels this offseason -- chipped in with RBI doubles to help Los Angeles secure its second win in as many tries.
The A's, meanwhile, seek their first spring victory, despite out-hitting the Angels, 6-5. Outfielder tripled and scored on 's ensuing double in the third, and catcher doubled and was brought home on outfielder 's single in the seventh. Top prospect finished with two hits.

Right-hander , competing for the fifth spot in the Angels' rotation after signing on as a free agent last month, struck out two and issued one free pass in 1 2/3 innings in his first spring start.
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"Bud was fine, just overthrowing a little bit," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "I think he settled in. You saw him really show some life on his fastball, really good slider."

On the other side, A's No. 7 prospect -- getting a surprise start amid team pitching changes -- provided two scoreless innings with no hits and two walks allowed.
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"He got outs," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "Probably not the command that he wanted, but probably some nerves in his first start."

WHAT'S NEXT
Angels:
Right-hander JC Ramirez, who is competing for the fifth spot in the Angels' rotation, will make his first start of the spring Monday when the Halos host the Padres at Tempe Diablo Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT (watch live on MLB.TV).
Athletics: Right-hander , who anchored an injury-riddled staff last year, will make his first Cactus League start in a 12:05 p.m. PT matchup with the host Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on Monday. Left-hander , expected to slot behind Graveman in the No. 3 spot of the rotation, will also pitch in the game. Listen to a free webcast on athletics.com.
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