Angels 5 - Twins 4 (9/17/2026): Ureña Dominates with 7 Shutout Innings

On a clear evening at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Los Angeles Angels edged out the Minnesota Twins in a closely contested 5-4 game. The victory improved the Angels' record to 58-94, placing them fifth in the AL West. Meanwhile, the Twins' loss dropped their record to 71-81, maintaining their fourth-place spot in the AL Central.

Early Dominance by the Angels

The Angels established an early lead with a three-run surge in the first inning. This quick start gave Los Angeles a much-needed advantage against the visiting Twins. Mike Trout contributed to the Angels' offensive efforts, going 1 for 4 with an RBI and a walk.

Wade Meckler also played a vital role, delivering two hits in five at-bats and driving in a run. With solid performances from the lineup, the Angels managed to capitalize early in the game, setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.

Twins' Late Rally

Despite being held scoreless for the majority of the game, the Twins mounted a late comeback attempt. Walker Jenkins spearheaded this rally with a significant home run, his first, providing two crucial RBIs. Brooks Lee also made an impact, recording two hits and driving in two runs to keep the Twins in contention.

Victor Caratini and Ben Ross contributed with key hits as well, with Ross adding a double to his tally. The Twins' efforts in the final innings brought them within striking distance, yet fell just short of overcoming the Angels' early lead.

Stellar Pitching Performances

Wilmer Ureña of the Angels delivered a commanding performance on the mound, pitching seven scoreless innings while striking out nine Twins batters. His control and dominance set the stage for the Angels' success, holding the Twins' offense at bay for the majority of the game.

In relief, Blake Weiman secured his first win of the season, despite allowing a late run. On the Twins' side, Taj Bradley put up a strong performance, striking out nine over seven innings, though he conceded three runs in the decisive first inning.

Yoendrys Gómez was charged with the loss after allowing two runs in the ninth inning, a costly outcome for Minnesota's bullpen. Despite a valiant effort from both teams' pitchers, it was the Angels' early success and timely relief that sealed the victory.

With this win, the Angels look to build momentum for the remainder of their season, while the Twins aim to rebound in their upcoming games. Both teams will face off again in the coming days, providing opportunities to further their standings before the regular season concludes.