Never in all that time had the reserve infielder managed a grand slam, not in more than 3,000 plate appearances. Not until Wednesday night at Angel Stadium, when his inconceivable seventh-inning blast completed a similarly unlikely Angels victory. Once down five runs after their worst half-inning of the season, the Angels came back to beat Oakland, 10-8, and sweep the hapless Athletics in three games. After Wood, four Angels relievers provided scoreless relief, including right-hander Blake Parker, who earned his first four-out save. “When the game’s over, it’s back to reality and trying to figure out how I can help.”Richards pitchesOn Wednesday, Angels right-hander Garrett Richards pitched for the first time since April 5.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 31, 2017 06:03 UTC