Angels' Adell Robs 3 Homers in 1-0 Win Over Mariners

Rookie outfielder's stellar defense leads Los Angeles to narrow victory

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:22am

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Rookie outfielder Jo Adell robbed the Seattle Mariners of three home runs with spectacular catches, and Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer to give the Los Angeles Angels a 1-0 win on Saturday night.

Why it matters

Adell's defensive heroics helped the struggling Angels snap a five-game losing streak and earn a rare victory over their AL West rivals. The Mariners, who won 95 games last season, are off to a slow 2-7 start in 2026.

The details

Adell made leaping grabs to rob Cal Raleigh in the 1st, Josh Naylor in the 8th, and J.P. Crawford in the 9th, preserving the slim lead. Neto's leadoff homer in the 1st was the only run scored, as Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz tossed 5.2 scoreless innings.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 5, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
  • Adell made his three home run-robbing catches in the 1st, 8th, and 9th innings.

The players

Jo Adell

A 24-year-old outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who made three spectacular defensive plays to prevent Mariners home runs.

Zach Neto

The Angels' leadoff hitter who hit a solo home run in the 1st inning, providing the only run of the game.

Jack Kochanowicz

The Angels' starting pitcher who threw 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win.

Cal Raleigh

The Mariners' catcher who had a potential home run robbed by Adell in the 1st inning.

Emerson Hancock

The Mariners' starting pitcher who allowed one run over 6.2 innings but took the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Jo Adell made some incredible plays out there tonight to keep us in the game. His defense was the difference-maker.”

— Phil Nevin, Angels Manager

“I thought I had a couple of those, but Adell just kept taking them away. He's a heck of a player.”

— Cal Raleigh, Mariners Catcher

What’s next

The Angels and Mariners will conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim.

The takeaway

Adell's defensive heroics proved the difference, as the Angels' young star robbed the Mariners of multiple home runs to help his team snap out of its early-season slump and hand Seattle another tough loss.