The Angels struck early and held on for a 5-2 victory over Texas at Angel Stadium, snapping a losing streak behind Mike Trout's first-inning power display.
Trout went 1-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI, launching a 411-foot blast to center field that scored Zach Neto and gave Los Angeles an immediate 2-0 lead. The homer was Trout's 13th of the season, raising his season RBI total to 27 despite a .239 average.
The Angels extended their advantage in the fifth when Schanuel doubled to right, bringing Neto home for a 3-1 lead. After Kyle Higashioka cut the deficit to one with a 395-foot homer in the seventh, Oswald Peraza delivered the decisive blow in the eighth. Peraza singled to left, scoring both Jo Adell and Jorge Soler to push the lead to 5-2.
Nathan Eovaldi absorbed the loss despite a solid effort, allowing 3 runs over 7.0 innings with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. His record fell to 5-5 with a 3.65 ERA. Walbert Urena earned the win for Los Angeles, giving up 1 run over 5.0 innings while striking out 6. Kirby Yates closed out the ninth for his first save of the season.
Los Angeles improved to 18-34 and snapped a losing streak. Texas fell to 24-26. Yates is now one save away from 100 career saves.