Angels rally in 11th to beat Mariners 8-7

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

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:54am

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Nolan Schanuel drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.

Why it matters

The Angels' comeback win over their AL West rival Mariners keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in a tight divisional race, while the loss is a tough blow for Seattle's postseason aspirations.

The details

With the score tied 7-7 in 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 advance the runners, setting up Schanuel's game-winning sac fly to left field that scored Adam Frazier.

  • The game went to extra innings on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Schanuel's sacrifice fly came in the bottom of the 11th inning.

The players

Nolan Schanuel

The Angels' outfielder who hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 11th inning.

Adam Frazier

The Angels' automatic runner who scored the winning run in the 11th inning.

Zach Neto

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

Ozwald Peraza

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

Randy Arozarena

The Mariners' left fielder whose throw home was off line on Schanuel's game-winning sac fly.

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What they’re saying

“That was a huge win for us against a tough division rival. The guys really battled back and never gave up.”

— Nolan Schanuel, Angels Outfielder

What’s next

The Angels and Mariners will meet again for a three-game series in Seattle starting on April 18.

The takeaway

The Angels' thrilling comeback victory in extra innings showcases their resilience and ability to win close games against divisional opponents, keeping them in the thick of the AL West playoff race.