For the first five innings, the Los Angeles Angels barely had a chance against Detroit's Drew Smyly. After that, the Angels put together just enough offense and more than enough quality relief pitching to secure another gritty win. Efren Navarro and Kole Calhoun drove in runs in the sixth, and the Angels overcame Smyly's 11-strikeout effort for a 2-1 victory Friday night. Navarro had two hits after replacing Josh Hamilton in the fourth inning as the Angels earned their majors-leading 36th home victory by beating the majors' best road team.
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