Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5.

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Taylor Ward hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Angels emerged with a 6-5 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

Bryce Harper returned from the All-Star break with two home runs Friday night but it wasn't enough for a series-opening win over the Angels.

The Los Angeles Angels are four games out of the American League Wild Card race, battling with the Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers for the final spot. For many bubble teams, the trade deadline forces them to make a major decision: whether to buy or sell.

Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo pointed the thumb at himself after Philadelphia lost to the Angels on Friday night.

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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout drops his bat after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 12, 2025. Credit: AP/Jessie Alcheh