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Mike Trout hit a tying RBI single in the 10th inning, and Wade Meckler followed with a winning RBI single to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Minnesota rookie Walker Jenkins hit a two-out, two-run homer in top of the ninth for a 3-3 tie, and the Twins took a 4-3 lead in the 10th on Brooks Lee’s RBI single. Kody Clemens’ sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third with one out, but Angels left-hander Blake Weiman (1-1) got Josh Bell to pop to second and, after intentionally walking pinch-hitter Ryan Jeffers, struck out Royce Lewis to end the inning.

Wade Meckler has transformed from a waiver flyer into Perry Minasian's ultimate parting gift for the future Halos outfield

The Angels had plenty of highs and lows in August. Grayson Rodriguez and Wade Meckler impressed, while Oswald Peraza and Jose Siri struggled to produce.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Wade Meckler earned the Sports Info Solutions Defensive Player of the Month for his efforts in August. The post Wade Meckler Caps Red-Hot Month With Personal Achievement appeared first on LA Sports Report.