Cron homers twice, leads Angels over Rays 13-5
C.J. Cron homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Angels overcame another shaky start by Tim Lincecum to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
13
Tampa Bay Rays
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 |
| TB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 13-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 13-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Calhoun singled to center, Trout scored, Escobar to second.
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Advancing On Force 13-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Escobar singled to left center, Pérez scored, Trout to third.
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Advancing On Play 12-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-5
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Play Result 11-5
Pérez singled to center, Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 11-5
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 10-5
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-5
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Play Result 10-5
Cron homered to center (417 feet), Calhoun and Pujols scored.
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Advancing On Force 10-5
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Advancing On Force 9-5
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-5
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-5
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Play Result 7-5
Robinson sacrificed into fielder's choice to pitcher, Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-5
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Play Result 6-5
Simmons doubled to right, Marte and Giavotella scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-5
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Advancing On Play 5-5
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Franklin singled to right, Guyer and Dickerson scored.
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Advancing On Play 4-5
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Advancing On Play 4-4
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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End Inning 13-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Casali struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 13-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 13-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 13-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-5
Casali batting
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Play Result 13-5
Casali hit for Morrison.
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Beckham grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Miller out at second.
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Advancing On Force 13-5
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Ground Out 13-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-5
Beckham batting
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Play Result 13-5
Beckham hit for Longoria.
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Miller singled to center.
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Single 13-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 13-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 13-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 13-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-5
Miller batting
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Play Result 13-5
Street relieved Bedrosian.
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Play Result 13-5
Trout in center field.
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Start Inning 13-5
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 13-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Pujols grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 13-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 13-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 13-5
Pujols batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 13-5
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Play Result 13-5
Calhoun singled to center, Trout scored, Escobar to second.
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Advancing On Force 13-5
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Advancing On Force 13-5
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Single 12-5
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 12-5
Calhoun batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 12-5
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Play Result 12-5
Escobar singled to left center, Pérez scored, Trout to third.
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Advancing On Play 12-5
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Advancing On Play 12-5
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Head to Head
Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedTB
Logan Forsythe2B11
Brad MillerSS15
Evan Longoria3B3
Logan Morrison1B21
Steven Souza Jr.CF21
Corey DickersonDH10
Nick FranklinLF67
Oswaldo ArciaRF34
Hank CongerC24
Substitutes
Tim BeckhamPH9
Curt CasaliPH12
Brandon GuyerCF24
LAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Kole CalhounRF56
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
Daniel NavaLF25
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Carlos PerezC29
Shane RobinsonCF38
Substitutes
Jefry MarteLF19
Mike TroutCF27
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