Angels walk off Mariners in back-and-forth 11-inning affair

Nolan Schanuel's sacrifice fly scored the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:49am

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The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in an 11-inning game on Sunday afternoon. Nolan Schanuel's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th inning scored the winning run for the Angels after the two teams traded runs in the 10th inning. The game featured several lead changes, with the Angels taking an early lead, the Mariners responding, and the teams exchanging the lead multiple times.

Why it matters

This was an exciting back-and-forth game between two American League West division rivals. The win keeps the Angels in contention in the division race, while the loss is a tough one for the Mariners as they try to keep pace with the top teams in the AL West.

The details

In the 11th inning, with the automatic runner at second base, the Angels intentionally walked Zach Neto to set up a potential double play. Oswald Peraza then laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance the runners, and Schanuel hit a deep fly ball to left field that scored the winning run. Earlier in the game, the Mariners had taken a 7-6 lead in the top of the 10th inning on a Randy Arozarena single, but the Angels tied it in the bottom half on a Logan O'Hoppe sacrifice fly. Angels star Mike Trout left the game in the 8th inning after being hit on the hand by a pitch.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The winning run was scored in the bottom of the 11th inning.

The players

Nolan Schanuel

The Los Angeles Angels player who hit the game-winning sacrifice fly in the 11th inning.

Shaun Anderson

The Los Angeles Angels pitcher who struck out Cal Raleigh with the bases loaded in the top of the 11th inning to keep the game tied.

Mike Trout

The star outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who left the game in the 8th inning after being hit on the hand by a pitch.

Randy Arozarena

The Seattle Mariners outfielder who gave his team a 7-6 lead with a single in the top of the 10th inning.

Julio Rodriguez

The Seattle Mariners outfielder who hit a game-tying single in the 9th inning to send the game to extra innings.

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What they’re saying

“That was a crazy game, back and forth the whole way. I'm just glad we were able to come out on top in the end.”

— Nolan Schanuel, Los Angeles Angels player

What’s next

The Angels and Mariners will meet again for a three-game series in Seattle starting on April 11.

The takeaway

This was an exciting extra-inning battle between two talented AL West teams, showcasing the competitive nature of the division race. The Angels' ability to rally late and walk it off in the 11th inning demonstrates their resilience and the depth of their lineup.