DETROIT -- Matthew Boyd continued his solid start in the Tigers' rotation with five-plus scoreless innings against a righty-heavy Angels lineup, helping James McCann's grand slam carry Detroit to a 9-3 win Monday afternoon at Comerica Park.
The Tigers' fourth win in their last five games opened a four-game home series against the Angels, whose lineup includes prominent right-handed hitters in Mike Trout, Justin Upton and Albert Pujols among others. Boyd (3-4) had to work with a runner on base every inning, but held the Angels to a pair of singles and two runners in scoring position, overcoming three walks.