October 5, 2024

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo, right, holds his arm during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Rengifo left the game with an injury. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Tigers’ skid continues with 10-innings loss to Angels

Detroit Tigers’ Wenceel Perez (46) advances to second base as Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto catches the throw during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)AP

The Detroit Tigers squandered a three-run lead and the Los Angeles Angels came up with two clutch hits en route to a 6-5 victory in 10 innings Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo, right, holds his arm during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Rengifo left the game with an injury. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Angels (36-46) have won three in a row over the Tigers (37-46) and six in a row overall. The Tigers have lost seven consecutive road games and are 6-16 since climbing above the .500 mark on June 4.

Angels place 3B Luis Rengifo on 10-day injured list with wrist inflammation.

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo, right, holds his arm during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Rengifo left the game with an injury. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

CHICAGO (AP) – The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Luis Rengifo on the 10-day injured list on Friday because of inflammation in his right wrist.

Rengifo exited Wednesday´s game at Oakland after fouling a ball off his lower right arm near the wrist. He had an MRI on Friday. Rengifo ranked fifth in the majors with a .315 batting average and was tied for third in the American League with 22 steals.

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo, right, holds his arm during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. Rengifo left the game with an injury. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Angels also selected infielder Keston Hiura’s contract from Triple-A Salt Lake and transferred right-hander Andrew Wantz (right elbow inflammation) to 60-day injured list. ___

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