Angels Star Mike Trout Accepts Mariners Pitcher's Apology After Hit-By-Pitch

Tense moment defused as players show mutual respect during close game

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:13pm

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Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout revealed that Seattle Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo apologized to him after a high, inside pitch struck Trout near the head during their home opener. The incident created a brief moment of tension, but Woo's later apology helped defuse the situation as the two teams played a close, scoreless game that the Mariners ultimately won 3-1 in extra innings.

Why it matters

Tensions often run high between rival teams, especially when a star player like Trout is hit by a pitch near the head. However, Woo's apology and Trout's acceptance of it showed the level of mutual respect between players, even in heated moments, which helps maintain the integrity of the game.

The details

In the early innings, a 95 mph fastball from Woo struck Trout high on the shoulder, near his head. Trout immediately turned and looked toward the mound, creating a brief moment of tension. But the situation did not escalate further during the inning. As the game progressed, Woo settled in and delivered a dominant 7-inning, 1-hit performance. Later in the game, Woo approached Trout and apologized for the incident, which Trout accepted, helping to defuse any lingering tension.

  • The incident occurred in the opening frames of the Angels-Mariners home opener on April 4, 2026.
  • Woo later apologized to Trout during the game.

The players

Mike Trout

A 9-time Silver Slugger and 3-time AL MVP, Trout is one of the best players in baseball and the star of the Los Angeles Angels.

Bryan Woo

The starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners, Woo had a dominant 7-inning, 1-hit performance despite the early incident with Trout.

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What they’re saying

“Mike Trout said Bryan Woo came up to him later in the game and apologized.”

— Sam Blum, Reporter

The takeaway

The exchange between Trout and Woo highlighted the level of mutual respect between players, even in tense situations involving potentially dangerous pitches. It showed how professionalism and sportsmanship can help defuse emotions and maintain the integrity of the game.