Logan O’Hoppe’s 3-run homer propels Angels past Tigers 5-2 for 5th straight win [Video]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Logan O’Hoppe hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Friday night for their season-high fifth straight win.

O’Hoppe’s heroics helped support a great night from the Angels’ bullpen, which allowed only one hit in 6 1/3 innings and retired the last 16 batters they faced.

“Tonight was about the pitching, defense and timely hitting. That’s always a good formula to have and we certainly put it together tonight,” manager Ron Washington said.

American League batting leader Luis Rengifo had two hits, including a two-run homer in the second inning, to raise his average to .315.

Detroit pitcher Kenta Maeda left after taking a liner off his glove hand and stomach during the sixth inning.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said he took Maeda out because he was at 87 pitches and Kevin Pillar was the next …