IMPACT PLAYER: Taylor Ward, Los Angeles Angels
His two homers led the Angels to victory extended his hitting streak to nine-consecutive games.
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2 Multihomer games in Ward's five-year MLB career, including leadoff homers in the second and sixth innings Friday.
8 Pitchers to eclipse 200 strikeouts this season, including Angels' starter Shohei Ohtani, who did so with seven K's Friday.
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