Jose Soriano fans 10 as Angels stroll past Braves

Los Angeles pitcher strikes out 10 over 8 innings in 6-2 win over Atlanta

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:48am

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Jose Soriano struck out 10 over eight innings and Jo Adell and Zach Neto homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Anaheim, California. Soriano allowed just one run on three hits, retiring 19 batters in a row at one point, while Braves starter Chris Sale gave up six runs in four-plus innings.

Why it matters

The Angels' win extends their winning streak to three games, keeping them in contention in the AL West, while the Braves have now lost three straight as they look to defend their NL East title.

The details

Soriano (3-0) was dominant on the mound, striking out 10 and allowing just one run on three hits. He didn't walk a batter and left after throwing 97 pitches, 69 for strikes. Adell and Neto provided the power at the plate, with Neto hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning and Adell hitting a two-run shot in the fifth. Braves starter Chris Sale struggled, giving up six runs on five hits, two walks and two hit batters in four-plus innings.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 7, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
  • Soriano retired 19 batters in a row at one point during the game.

The players

Jose Soriano

The Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher who struck out 10 batters over 8 innings in the win.

Jo Adell

The Los Angeles Angels outfielder who hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Zach Neto

The Los Angeles Angels infielder who hit a leadoff home run in the first inning.

Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves starting pitcher who gave up six runs in four-plus innings of work.

Drake Baldwin

The Atlanta Braves outfielder who hit a solo home run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to find a way to bounce back. This was a tough one, but we'll regroup and get ready for the next one.”

— Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves Pitcher

What’s next

The Angels and Braves will continue their three-game series on Tuesday night in Anaheim.

The takeaway

The Angels' dominant pitching performance and timely hitting helped them extend their winning streak to three games, while the Braves' struggles continue as they look to get back on track in the NL East race.