The Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics, 5-3, on Sunday at Hohokam Stadium and preserved their perfect Cactus League record, now 2-0.
AT THE PLATE: Fourth outfielder Ben Revere doubled in the Angels’ first run with a ground ball down the right-field line in the third inning. … Outfielder Ryan LaMarre hit a two-run double. … Catcher Tony Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly after replacing new acquisition Martin Maldonado behind the plate.
ON THE MOUND: Left-hander Greg Mahle entered in relief and struck out the only batter he faced, looking, on a slider.