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Los Angeles Angels beat Athletics 4-1 as Josh Lowe hits first career grand slam
Josh Lowe delivered his first career grand slam in the bottom of the second inning, turning a scoreless contest into a 4‑1 lead for the Los Angeles Angels against the Sacramento Athletics. The slam came off Athletics starter Aaron Civale, and the Angels added a sacrifice fly in the fifth to make the final margin.
Angels starter Sam Aldegheri (3‑3) allowed one run over five innings, while the bullpen secured the win, with José Fermin earning two scoreless innings and Samy Natera Jr. recording the first save of his major‑league career. For the Athletics, Civale (5‑5) gave up seven hits and the lone run, and the team went 0‑8 with runners in scoring position, leaving eight on base.
The victory dropped Sacramento to a 40‑44 record and set up their next series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.