ANAHEIM, Calif. — Even though Reid Detmers didn’t get the victory he deserved for his masterpiece on Sunday, at least the Los Angeles Angels did.

The Angels’ left-hander retired 24 of the 25 batters he faced through eight innings, with 14 strikeouts.

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