Ward hits two-run homer to back Canning and help Angels beat Athletics 5-1

Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, Griffin Canning pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Monday night. Ward gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with his drive to right field in the first inning and he had a ninth-inning leaping catch at the wall for the second consecutive game. Zach Neto, Luis Rengifo and Willie Calhoun each had a pair of hits and Neto scored twice.