Angels' Peraza hits second homer of season

Shortstop breaks out of slump with solo shot against Reds

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:34am

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Oswald Peraza, the Angels' shortstop, hit his second home run of the season on Sunday, helping his team defeat the Cincinnati Reds 9-6. Peraza, who had been in a 2-for-20 slump, connected on a solo shot off Reds starter Andrew Abbott in the fourth inning.

Why it matters

Peraza is an important part of the Angels' lineup, and his ability to break out of slumps and contribute offensively will be crucial for the team's success this season. The Angels are hoping Peraza can build on this performance and provide more power and production from the shortstop position.

The details

Peraza went 1-for-5 with the solo home run and an RBI groundout in the game. His home run came in the fourth inning off Reds starter Andrew Abbott. Peraza had been in a 2-for-20 slump entering Sunday's contest, so the home run was an important boost for the young shortstop.

  • Peraza hit his second home run of the season on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Oswald Peraza

The Angels' starting shortstop, who hit a solo home run in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Andrew Abbott

The Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher, who gave up Peraza's home run in the fourth inning.

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What they’re saying

“It was Peraza's first start of the weekend series with the Reds as he entered Sunday on a 2-for-20 slump. He hit his home run in the fourth off of Reds' starter, Andrew Abbott - his second round tripper of the season.”

— David Leisering, Angels Correspondent

The takeaway

Peraza's home run on Sunday was an important step in breaking out of his early-season slump and providing the Angels with more offensive production from the shortstop position. The team will be hoping he can build on this performance and continue to contribute at the plate as the season progresses.