Angels rally in 11th inning to defeat Mariners

Nolan Schanuel's sacrifice fly lifts Los Angeles to an 8-7 walk-off win

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:49am

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In a back-and-forth game, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in 11 innings on a sacrifice fly by Nolan Schanuel that scored automatic runner Adam Frazier. The game featured several lead changes, including the Mariners tying it in the top of the 9th before the Angels won it in extras.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season win for the Angels, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. The Mariners, meanwhile, are hoping to build on their playoff appearance last year and keep pace in the tough AL West division.

The details

With the score tied 7-7 in the bottom of the 11th, the Angels' Zach Neto was intentionally walked to put runners on first and second. Ozwald Peraza then laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners into scoring position. Nolan Schanuel, who had grounded into a double play earlier in the game, lofted a fly ball to left field that scored Adam Frazier for the game-winning run. Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena's throw home was off target.

  • The game went to extra innings after the Mariners tied it 6-6 in the top of the 9th inning.
  • The teams exchanged runs in the 10th inning, making the score 7-7 heading to the 11th.

The players

Nolan Schanuel

Angels infielder who hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 11th inning.

Adam Frazier

Angels outfielder who was the automatic runner in the 11th inning and scored the winning run.

Zach Neto

Angels infielder who was intentionally walked in the 11th inning to set up the winning rally.

Ozwald Peraza

Angels infielder who laid down a sacrifice bunt in the 11th inning to advance the runners.

Randy Arozarena

Mariners outfielder whose throw home in the 11th inning was off target, allowing the winning run to score.

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What they’re saying

“We battled back and forth all game, but in the end we just couldn't get that final out. Credit to the Angels for coming through in the clutch.”

— Scott Servais, Mariners Manager

What’s next

The Mariners will look to bounce back on Monday when they open a series against the Texas Rangers, while the Angels will host the Atlanta Braves.

The takeaway

This was an exciting, back-and-forth game that showcased the talent and competitiveness of both the Angels and Mariners. The late-inning heroics by Schanuel and the Angels' ability to rally for the win will give them momentum heading into their next series.