The Angels' offense erupted early and never looked back, handing the Rays a decisive 5-1 loss Monday night in Anaheim. Los Angeles' bats came alive against Tampa Bay starter Adrian Houser, tagging him for five runs on 11 hits in just 5.2 innings. Taylor Ward led the charge with a perfect 3-for-4 night, driving in two runs, while Jo Adell delivered the knockout blow—a two-run homer that extended the Angels' lead to 5-0 in the fifth. Bryce Teodosio continued his red-hot stretch, going 3-for-3 to raise his average to a blistering .429, while Yusei Kikuchi dominated on the mound, striking out seven over six sharp innings while allowing just one run.

The Rays' offense never found its rhythm, mustering only four hits against Angels pitching. Yandy Díaz's solo shot in the sixth accounted for Tampa Bay's lone run, but it wasn't nearly enough to overcome the early deficit. With the win, the Angels snap a three-game skid, while the Rays—once surging in the wild-card race—now face pressure to regroup after their second straight loss.