Angels top Twins with Moniak’s two-run double, Ohtani’s pitching
May 21—ANAHEIM — In eight games since making his 2023 debut, Mickey Moniak has displaced Taylor Ward as the Angels’ leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers, catalyzed the decision to designate outfielder Brett Phillips for assignment, and maintained a ridiculous .417 batting average.
Until this weekend’s series against the Minnesota Twins, however, he had not produced a big hit at a…