Caden Dana made history on Sunday as the youngest pitcher in Angels history to win his major league debut, leading Los Angeles to a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Taylor Ward extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a leadoff homer, while Anthony Rendon provided the go-ahead hit with a two-run single in the fifth inning.
Dana, at 20 years and 259 days old, gave up two runs and two hits in six innings. He is considered the Angels’ best pitching prospect and led double-A with 147 strikeouts before being called up to the majors. Bryce Miller took the loss for Seattle, giving up three runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Luke Raley homered for the Mariners, who have struggled since manager Scott Servais was replaced by Dan Wilson. Ben Joyce secured the win for the Angels with his fourth save.
The game also featured notable performances from Ward, hitting his 19th homer of the season, and Rivas, who had a diving catch attempt at shortstop that allowed two runs to score for the Angels. The win sets the stage for an upcoming two-game Freeway Series between the Angels and the Dodgers, with left-hander Reid Detmers making his first big league start since June 3.
Overall, Dana’s impressive debut and the Angels’ hard-fought victory highlighted a thrilling game that showcased the talents of both young and veteran players in the league.
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