The first pitcher from the 2022 draft to reach the majors, Joyce strikes out two in a scoreless inning, protecting a one-run lead. All 11 of his fastballs top 100 mph.
CHICAGO — The gift Angels fans have been waiting to open did not disappoint.
The Angels likely hoped for a low-leverage spot to get him into a game for the first time, but circumstances led manager Phil Nevin to use Joyce to protect a 4-3 lead in the seventh inning. After Joyce was done, right-hander Chris Devenski worked a perfect eighth. Closer Carlos Estévez gave up a homer in the ninth, but still recording his 13th save in 13 tries. He’s the first Angels pitcher to start a season with 13 straight successful save opportunities since Troy Percival converted his first 16 in 2001.
In eight starts since coming back from a season and a half lost to a back injury, Canning has a 4.89 ERA, including a 2.95 mark in his last three games.
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