Angels shortstop Zach Neto looks to take another step forward after encouraging season

CHICAGO — The best offensive game of Zach Neto’s career came just about a week after he was at one of his lowest points, when the frustration in the 23-year-old was so great that Manager Ron Washington could see it in his swings.

“He went up there and almost broke his ankle twisting himself into the ground,” Washington said. “You can’t do that. You gotta stay under control.”

Days later, Neto slugged two homers and a go-ahead three-run double, on his way to a six-RBI game on Sunday that emphatically ended his slump.