Jansen entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The veteran right-hander needed 19 pitches to notch his first save with the Angels this season. Jansen signed a one-year, ...

Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the skidding Athletics 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Kenley Jansen's outing against the Detroit ... Apr 24, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) ... RILEY GREENE FOR THE LEAD IN THE NINTH pic.twitter ...

The duo of Jansen and Joyce could be a strength of the Angels’ pitching staff. Jansen, 37, had a 3.29 ERA with 27 saves in 31 opportunities last season. Over the past three years, he has a 3.42 ERA.

Coming off a surprising three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium, the Angels (21-25) have won four in a row to start a seven-game trip. The Athletics (22-26) have lost six straight and 10 of 12, falling ...