Angels build early lead, hold off Rays for 4-3 victory

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Angels build early lead, hold off Rays for 4-3 victory
Summary

The Los Angeles Angels secured a 4-3 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium on June 12. Trey Mancini's first-inning triple set the tone, giving the Angels a quick 2-0 lead. Nick Madrigal and Logan O'Hoppe contributed runs, extending the Angels' lead to 4-0. Jonathan Aranda's efforts brought the Rays within one with a key hit, but they could not complete the comeback despite loading the bases in the ninth. The teams will meet again on Saturday with Griffin Jax and Rafael Soriano as the expected starters.

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  • Angels lead 4-0 early in the game.
  • Jonathan Aranda drives in runs for the Rays.
  • Chandler Simpson makes a notable catch in center field.
  • Rays load the bases in the ninth but cannot score.
  • Second game of the series scheduled for June 13.
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  • 5:21 AMYahoo SportsToo little too late: Angels 4, Rays 3
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From the jump, the Rays just didn’t have it tonight. In the bottom of the first, Trey Mancini roped a triple to right field with two outs to plate two Halos. 2-0 Anaheim before you got a chance to sit down with your popcorn. Again with two outs, the Angels got off the hook with […]

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