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  • Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani winds to deliver a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani winds to deliver a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani takes the field to warm up before the start of the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani takes the field to warm up before the start of the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Oakland starting pitcher Kendall Graveman delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Angels in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Oakland starting pitcher Kendall Graveman delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Angels in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • The Angels’ Mike Trout, right, gets a handshake from Kole Calhoun, after Trout scored in the first inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    The Angels’ Mike Trout, right, gets a handshake from Kole Calhoun, after Trout scored in the first inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Japanese fans take some photos of Angels third base coach Dino Ebel before the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Japanese fans take some photos of Angels third base coach Dino Ebel before the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Fans gather near the Angels dugout trying to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani after the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Fans gather near the Angels dugout trying to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani after the game against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Fans cheer as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17), of Japan, heads to the dugout after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    Fans cheer as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17), of Japan, heads to the dugout after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

  • Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, throws against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, throws against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

  • Fans cheer as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, heads to the dugout after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    Fans cheer as Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, heads to the dugout after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

  • Angels’ Zack Cozart beats the throw home to score in the fourth inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Oakland catcher Jonathan Lucroy waits for the throw. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels’ Zack Cozart beats the throw home to score in the fourth inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Oakland catcher Jonathan Lucroy waits for the throw. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • The Angels’ Mike Trout singles to right in the fourth inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    The Angels’ Mike Trout singles to right in the fourth inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Angels’ Mike Trout, right, rounds third after hitting a home run to center in the third inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels’ Mike Trout, right, rounds third after hitting a home run to center in the third inning against Oakland in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Los Angeles Angels’ Zack Cozart, center, slides into home plate to score on a sacrifice fly by Justin Upton as Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy looks to catch the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

    Los Angeles Angels’ Zack Cozart, center, slides into home plate to score on a sacrifice fly by Justin Upton as Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy looks to catch the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

  • Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Angels’ Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after striking out the Oakland batter in the sixth inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels’ Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after striking out the Oakland batter in the sixth inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the fifth inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the fifth inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

  • Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

    Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani delivers a pitch against Oakland in the first inning in Anaheim on Sunday, April 8, 2018. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

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ANAHEIM — Right-hander Kendall Graveman and the Oakland Athletics were already trailing the Angels 2-0 when center fielder Mike Trout stepped to the plate to lead off the third inning Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. Graveman started their confrontation with a sinker that didn’t sink.

Trout crushed it, sending it sailing over the center-field fence, over the ficus trees behind the wall and over the railing that forms the lower border of Bo Jackson Country. The ball traveled an estimated 440 feet for Trout’s third homer of the season, a blast that ended an 0-for-14 skid.

Trout went into Sunday without a hit in eight at-bats against the A’s during the series. He was only 1 for 18 on the homestand, seemingly the only regular who wasn’t off and running as the Angels raced to a 6-3 record before they defeated Oakland to make it 7-3 on Sunday.

In addition to his homer, Trout also dropped a run-scoring single into right field off Graveman in the fourth that made it 4-0 and marked only his third multi-hit game of the season. Graveman exited the game and then Trout stole second off reliever Liam Hendriks.

Trout also became the ninth player in baseball history to score 700 runs and hit 200 homers before turning 27.

Overall, Trout is hitting .220 (10 for 41) going into Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers, the start of a seven-game trip that also takes the Angels to Kansas City. Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Justin Upton lead the Angels with three homers apiece. Trout also has seven RBIs.

“If we’re worried about Mike, we’ve got a lot of big problems,” Manager Mike Scioscia said. “Mike Trout is going to hit. You’re going to have stretches with any great hitter when you’re not quite in sync. It’s going to happen with every player. Mike had a really good day this afternoon.”

RAMIREZ UPDATE

The Angels placed right-hander JC Ramirez on the 10-day disabled list because of a elbow strain that forced his departure from Saturday’s loss to the A’s. Scioscia said the Angels had no further clarity on the severity of his injury or what caused it.

Scioscia also said he wasn’t concerned the Angels’ starting rotation was heading for a repeat of last season’s march to the disabled list. However, they’re already without Matt Shoemaker, who is scheduled to undergo tests on his strained right forearm Monday.

Andrew Heaney made a rehab start Friday and could join the rotation soon as he recovers from inflammation in his left elbow. But there is no firm date for his return, although he could be slotted into Wednesday’s spot in the rotation at Texas. As of Sunday, the Angels’ starter was still TBA.

Garrett Richards is scheduled to pitch Monday and Tyler Skaggs is set to start Tuesday.

MOVES, MOVES, MOVES

In addition to placing Ramirez on the DL, the Angels also optioned Akeel Morris to Triple-A Salt Lake and recalled fellow right-handers Eduardo Paredes and Felix Pena from their top minor-league club. Pena pitched the ninth inning against the A’s giving up a homer to Matt Joyce.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Third baseman Ryan Schimpf homered in his first start with the Angels, after they recalled him Saturday from Salt Lake to replace Nolan Fontana, who was sent the other way. The Angels are Schimpf’s fourth team since the end of last season. He’s also been with San Diego, Tampa Bay and Atlanta.

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