Detroit jumps on Angels

Victor Reyes hit a three-run triple in the five-run first to help host Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angles, 6-2, on Thursday afternoon.

Detroit starter Ryan Carpenter was on pace to pick up his first career victory, but left the game after four innings with an oblique strain. Warwick Saupold (3-1) replaced Carpenter and pitched two perfect innings. Carpenter gave up one run and five hits.

l Daniel Mengden allowed three runs over eight innings and Oakland beat visiting Tampa Bay, 7-3, in a matinee game and avoided a four-game sweep. Matt Olson, Matt Chapman and Matt Joyce all homered, providing some much-needed punch to an offense that had sputtered since their leading home run hitter Khris Davis went on the disabled list 10 days earlier.