The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Saturday night, in a game defined by a solitary home run and spectacular defense.
The Angels' sole run was provided by a home run from Zach Neto in the first inning, while Angels outfielder Jo Adell made an incredible three home run-robbing catches during the game.
Game Summary
Zach Neto hit a 443-foot home run off Seattle right-hander Emerson Hancock in the first inning, accounting for the only run scored in the game.
Key Defensive Plays
Angels outfielder Jo Adell made three catches to prevent home runs, turning in a highlight-reel performance.
- In the ninth inning, Adell made a leaping catch on a drive from J.P. Crawford, flipping over the right-field wall and landing in the first row of seats. This incredible catch denied Crawford a lead-off home run and was upheld after a replay review.
- Earlier in the game, Adell prevented a solo home run by Cal Raleigh in the first inning with a high leap over the wall.
- Adell also denied Josh Naylor a solo home run in the eighth inning with a similar high-leaping catch above the wall.
Other notable defensive contributions for the Angels included a diving catch by left fielder Josh Lowe on Dominic Canzone’s flare in the fourth inning, and a diving stop by second baseman Ozwald Peraza on Luke Raley’s grounder in the fifth inning.
Pitching Performances
Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and recording seven strikeouts. Kochanowicz skillfully escaped a first-and-third, two-out jam in the first inning and a two-on, two-out jam in the third inning.
Angels reliever Chase Silseth entered the game in the seventh inning, relieving Joey Lucchesi, and pitched out of a two-on, no-out situation by striking out two batters and inducing a ground out. Jordan Romano, the sixth Angels pitcher, recorded his third save of the season by retiring Cole Young and striking out Leo Rivas in the ninth inning.
For the Mariners, starting pitcher Emerson Hancock (1-1) allowed six hits and recorded five strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.
Upcoming Series
The upcoming series finale is scheduled to feature RHP Luis Castillo (0-0, 0.00 ERA) pitching for the Seattle Mariners against RHP Ryan Johnson (0-1, 16.20 ERA) for the Los Angeles Angels.