Angels' José Soriano dominates Braves with 10 strikeouts

Neto and Adell homer as Angels win third straight game

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:58am

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José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings, striking out 10 batters, and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.

Why it matters

Soriano's strong outing continues the Angels' recent success, as they've now won three games in a row. The Braves, on the other hand, will look to bounce back after this defeat.

The details

Neto launched a leadoff home run on the first pitch from Braves starter Chris Sale, and Soriano (3-0) kept the Braves' bats quiet throughout the night, allowing just one run. The Angels' offense provided more than enough support, with Adell also going deep.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

José Soriano

The Los Angeles Angels' starting pitcher, who struck out 10 batters over eight dominant innings.

Zach Neto

The Los Angeles Angels' leadoff hitter, who hit a home run on the first pitch of the game.

Jo Adell

The Los Angeles Angels' outfielder, who also hit a home run in the game.

Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves' starting pitcher, who gave up the leadoff home run to Neto.

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What they’re saying

“José was outstanding tonight. He really set the tone for us and the offense did a great job of providing the support.”

— Phil Nevin, Los Angeles Angels Manager

What’s next

The Angels will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the Braves again on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

Soriano's dominant performance on the mound, combined with the power hitting from Neto and Adell, propelled the Angels to a convincing victory over the Braves. This win continues the team's recent hot streak and sets them up well for the rest of their series against Atlanta.