Reid Detmers shines as Angels edge Royals 1-0 at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:27 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Reid Detmers delivered an impressive performance on August 15, 2026, striking out 11 batters and allowing just two hits in eight innings, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium. After a series-opening loss, Detmers' efficiency kept the Royals at bay, striking out side in the third and seventh innings. The Angels finally broke the scoreless tie in the eighth inning with an RBI single from Nolan Schanuel. The victory marked Detmers' first win at home this season, and he was relieved by Ben Joyce for the final inning, who secured the save. Manager Kurt Suzuki praised Detmers for his control throughout the game.
- •Reid Detmers strikes out 11, allowing two hits in eight innings.
- •Angels score the game’s only run in the eighth inning.
- •Ben Joyce closes out the game for his second save.
- •Detmers earns his first home win of the season.
- •Angels turnaround after dropping series opener to Royals.
- 4:27 AMYahoo Sports — Reid Detmers Dominates Royals as Angels Secure 1-0 Victory
"Reid Detmers delivered one of his strongest outings of the season, striking out 11 while allowing just two hits as the Angels edged the Royals, 1-0.
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