Taylor Ward connects with a two-run home run to left-center field, giving the Angels a 6-4 lead in the top of the 7th inning

Sam Bachman and José Fermin issue two walks and hit a batter before Kyle Schwarber caps a five-run sixth inning with a grand slam in the Angels’ 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

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Ward is up to 22 home runs on the year, three shy of the career high he set in 2024, and after battling through contact issues to begin the season, he's slashing .273/.382/.482 since June 14 with 16 runs and 21 RBI in 29 contests.

Kyle Schwarber hits a grand slam and Bryce Harper caps the scoring with a two-run homer in the Philadelphia Phillies' 9-5 win over the Angels.

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Taylor Ward is one of those players that would look great in another uniform. The star outfielder for Los Angeles Angels has clubbed 21 homers this year before

Taylor Ward, who stalled at one point in the minor leagues because of his offensive production, has been hot for the Angels after redesigning his swing. Sept. 18, 2020