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 1:26pm

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In a back-and-forth extra-inning affair, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-7 on a walk-off sacrifice fly by Nolan Schanuel in the 11th inning. The game featured several lead changes, including a three-run homer by the Mariners' Cole Young in the 5th inning and a late rally by the Angels to tie it in the 9th.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season win for the Angels as they look to compete in the AL West division. The game showcased the offensive firepower of both teams and the resilience of the Angels to battle back late and secure the victory.

The details

With the game tied 7-7 in the 11th inning, 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 Nolan Schanuel's game-winning sacrifice fly. Mariners left-hander Gabe Speier took the loss, while Angels reliever Shaun Anderson earned the win.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The decisive 11th inning occurred after the teams exchanged runs in the 10th inning, tying the game at 7-7.

The players

Nolan Schanuel

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

Cole Young

Mariners outfielder who hit a three-run homer in the 5th inning to give Seattle a 5-4 lead.

Mike Trout

Angels star outfielder who exited the game in the 8th inning after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but X-rays were negative and he is considered day-to-day.

Gabe Speier

Mariners left-handed reliever who took the loss after walking the leadoff batter in the 11th inning.

Shaun Anderson

Angels reliever who earned the win after striking out the side in the top of the 11th inning.

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What they’re saying

“We must have had 10 lead changes in this game. It was a battle, but I'm proud of the way our guys kept fighting and found a way to win it in the end.”

— Phil Nevin, Angels Manager

What’s next

The Angels will look to build on this dramatic win as they continue their series against the Mariners, while Seattle will try to bounce back in their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers.

The takeaway

This thrilling extra-inning affair showcased the offensive firepower and competitive spirit of both the Angels and Mariners, providing an exciting early-season matchup between two AL West contenders.