Adell's Three Catches Propel Angels To One-Run Victory
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jo Adell made three home-run-robbing catches, including a ninth-inning leap into the seats, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night at Angels Stadium, while Zach Neto provided the game's only run with a first-inning 443-foot homer.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jo Adell made three home-run-robbing catches, including a ninth-inning leap into the seats, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night at Angels Stadium, while Zach Neto provided the game's only run with a first-inning 443-foot homer.
The defensive sequence preserved Jack Kochanowicz's start (5 2/3 innings, four hits, seven strikeouts) and required replay review after the ninth-inning catch; relievers Chase Silseth and Jordan Romano escaped late jams and recorded the save, leaving the Mariners scoreless and the Angels with the victory that night.
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Timeline
- 1. First inning: Zach Neto homered 443 feet on Emerson Hancock's fourth pitch (Angels lead 1-0).
- 2. First inning: Jo Adell robbed Cal Raleigh of a solo home run.
- 3. Middle innings: Starter Jack Kochanowicz pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits with seven strikeouts.
- 4. Seventh inning: Reliever Chase Silseth escaped a two-on, no-out jam to protect the lead.
- 5. Eighth and ninth innings: Adell robbed Josh Naylor (8th) and J.P. Crawford (9th, review upheld); Jordan Romano closed for the save.
Why it matters
This game shows the power of defense in baseball. Jo Adell's three catches kept the Mariners from scoring. It's a reminder to young players: good fielding can win games. If you're a coach or parent, emphasize this in practice.
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