Angels' Adell Robs 3 Home Runs in 1-0 Win Over Mariners

Outfielder's 'Greatest Defensive Game' Earns Praise From Torii Hunter

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:49am

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell made three spectacular home run-robbing catches in a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, with former Angels star Torii Hunter calling it "probably the greatest defensive game I've ever seen." Adell leaped above the wall to deny home runs in the first, eighth, and ninth innings, with his final catch coming as he crashed into the stands.

Why it matters

Adell's defensive heroics helped the Angels secure a crucial victory and highlighted his transformation into an elite defensive outfielder after struggling early in his career. The three home run robberies in a single game are believed to be a historic feat.

The details

Adell made leaping catches at the wall to rob home runs by the Mariners' Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor, and J.P. Crawford. His final catch in the ninth inning saw him race to the right field corner, leap, and tumble over the low wall into the first row of seats before emerging with the ball.

  • In the first inning, Adell robbed Raleigh of a solo home run.
  • In the eighth inning, Adell made a nearly identical catch to rob Naylor.
  • In the ninth inning, Adell raced to the right field corner to rob Crawford of a home run.

The players

Jo Adell

A right fielder for the Los Angeles Angels who has transformed into an elite defensive player after struggling early in his career.

Torii Hunter

A nine-time Gold Glove Award winner and former star outfielder who is now a special assistant to the general manager for the Angels, and has worked extensively with Adell on his defense.

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What they’re saying

“I've never seen three home run robberies in one game, and I've never seen a guy on the third one fall into the stands, catch the ball and keep his feet in like he's a wide receiver. I was jumping up and down. I almost passed out.”

— Torii Hunter, Special Assistant to the General Manager, Los Angeles Angels

“After the first one, I was pretty fired up. When I got to the second one, which looked identical to the first, I thought, 'Wow, my routes are on point tonight.' The third one was just grit. Top of the ninth, you have to get it done. It was crazy.”

— Jo Adell

What’s next

The Angels will look to build on Adell's defensive heroics as they continue their series against the Mariners.

The takeaway

Adell's remarkable defensive performance not only helped the Angels win a close game, but also highlighted his transformation into an elite outfielder after early struggles, thanks in part to the guidance of former star Torii Hunter.