Jack Kochanowicz pitches six scoreless innings as Angels snap skid

DETROIT — Jack Kochanowicz was in a couple of messes Thursday afternoon, when the Detroit Tigers had two on and no outs.

Both times, he was able to take advantage of his best pitch.

Kochanowicz, who relies heavily on his sinker, got out of both jams by inducing double plays, helping him to six scoreless innings in the Angels’ 3-0 victory over the Tigers.

The Angels still aren’t hitting much – Zach Neto’s 20th homer provided two of the runs – but this time their pitching helped them snap their seven-game losing streak.