Ward was dropped from the leadoff spot because he struggled for most of April, but his first-inning home run gave Patrick Sandoval a four-run lead before he even threw a pitch in a 5-1 win.
ST. LOUIS — Taylor Ward’s forgettable April gave way to an encouraging start to May.
Ward came into the game hitting .208 with a .631 OPS, a disappointing start after he posted an .833 OPS last season. He came to the plate in the first inning with the Angels leading 1-0 and runners at first and second. Cardinals lefty Steven Matz threw him a changeup at the bottom of the zone and Ward yanked a line drive over the left field fence, his second homer since April 4. The ball left his bat at 111.4 mph.Sandoval pitched well enough to hold the lead and pick up the victory, but he could have been more efficient with his pitches to save some work for the bullpen.
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