Rafael Ortega, James McCann

Los Angeles Angels' Rafael Ortega, left, slides in safe at home on a fielder's choice hit by Gregorio Petit as Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann throws to first during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 30, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif.

(Mark J. Terrill | AP)

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- James McCann is known for his strong arm behind the plate.

But the Detroit Tigers catcher came up short on a throw to first base in the disastrous eighth inning in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that ended his major league-record streak without an error.

It was the first error of his career, a ball that bounced in front of Miguel Cabrera and past him on a ground ball off the bat of Gregorio Petit, ceding the Angels their third run and costing an out.

"I've got to hold on to it or make a good throw," McCann said. "If I put it in Miggy's chest, that guy's out. That situation, you're looking for outs and obviously - hindsight's 20-20 - I didn't make a good throw."

McCann set the modern-day baseball record for consecutive games without an error at catcher (102) last September, and had pushed it to 139 before Monday's blemish.

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said after the game McCann, playing in his just his second full season in the major leagues, should have held on to the ball and kept the runners on.

On deck was Kole Calhoun, who went 0-for-4 against Detroit pitching.

"He's done an outstanding job as a young catcher," Ausmus said of McCann. "He's much improved and I think he'll be a big-league catcher for a long time."

TIGERS NOTES

ZIMMERMANN UPDATE: Right-handed pitcher Jordan Zimmermann successfully completed agility drills Monday afternoon on the field at Angel Stadium, and barring any setback in the morning will plan to throw a bullpen Tuesday afternoon.

That would be the final hurdle before a determination is made on his next start, tentatively scheduled for Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.

"All signs are pointing toward Friday right now, unless something unexpected happens," Ausmus said.

Zimmermann (7-2, 2.52 ERA) has been out since May 22 with a strained groin. The Tigers chose not to place him on the disabled list, hoping he would be able to work his way back without a rehab start, and brought up left-hander Matt Boyd to fill his spot in the rotation for the time being.

FAMILY MATTERS: With his family in attendance -- including his father, former major leaguer Kevin Romine -- Andrew Romine made his first start since May 22 in the area he calls home.

Romine has a house in nearby Lake Forest, Calif., not far from the stadium in Anaheim, allowing him to play Monday in front of family and friends.

He went 1-for-4, breaking up Angels starter Jhoulys Chacin's no-hit bid with two outs in the sixth, and played all eight innings at shortstop for the slumping Jose Iglesias.

"I didn't know his family was here," Ausmus said before the game. "I know he lives here.

"I just play 'em. He's got to play, too."

IGLESIAS STRUGGLING: Speaking of Jose Iglesias, he's hitting .215 with one home run and nine RBIs and is 3-for-21 in his last six games.

Those numbers aren't anywhere near what he was producing last season: a .300 average, and even more impressively, a.347 on-base percentage.

That on-base percentage is down to .259 this season and more a reflection of his struggles at the plate than anything else, Ausmus said.

"He doesn't walk a lot, so when his average is down his on-base is going to be down," he said. "Those are going to go hand-in-hand for him. He's a better hitter than he's shown."

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