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Kevin Fiala and Phillip Danault score power-play goals, Darcy Kuemper stops 22 shots and the Kings prevail 3-1, extending their home point streak to 15 games and moving into sole possession of second place in the Pacific Division.

Betts, who had not played in a game since March 9 because of a stomach ailment, pronounces himself ready to play in Thursday’s home opener after playing into the sixth inning in a 4-1 exhibition win.

The redshirt junior, 3-1 as a starter last season, has grown as a player and a leader but freshman Husan Longstreet is ahead of schedule and could create a true competition.

The 2024 second-round draft pick is in line to be the first Angels player to debut without playing a minor-league game since Jim Abbott in 1989. Mickey Moniak, Jose Quijada and Angel Perdomo are cut loose, as Kyren Paris and Tim Anderson make the roster. Free-agent infielder Nicky Lopez is signed.

The 2024 World Series champs accepted the invitation for April 7, during their road trip to Washington, continuing a tradition for championship teams of the major sports leagues.