Angels Defeat Braves 6-2 Behind Soriano's Pitching, Homers from Neto and Adell

José Soriano delivers a dominant outing as the Los Angeles Angels take down the Atlanta Braves.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:08am

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The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on the strength of a stellar pitching performance from José Soriano and home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell. Soriano pitched eight dominant innings, while Neto launched a leadoff shot on Chris Sale's first pitch and Adell also went deep for the Angels.

Why it matters

This victory continues the Angels' strong start to the 2026 season and showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth. The Braves, meanwhile, will look to bounce back after this defeat against one of the top teams in the American League.

The details

Soriano was in control throughout the game, limiting the Braves' lineup and allowing just two runs over his eight innings of work. Neto got the Angels on the board early with his leadoff home run, and Adell added an insurance run with his own homer later in the game. The Angels' bullpen closed out the victory, preserving the win for Soriano.

  • The game was played on April 7, 2026.

The players

José Soriano

The starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels who delivered a dominant eight-inning performance.

Zach Neto

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

Jo Adell

The Los Angeles Angels' outfielder who hit a home run to provide additional insurance for the team.

Chris Sale

The starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who was tagged for a leadoff home run by Neto.

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What they’re saying

“José was in complete control out there today. His stuff was electric, and he really set the tone for us early on.”

— Phil Nevin, Los Angeles Angels Manager

What’s next

The Angels will look to continue their strong start to the season when they face the Braves again in the series finale on Sunday. The Braves, meanwhile, will aim to rebound and even the series.

The takeaway

This victory showcases the depth and talent of the Los Angeles Angels, who were able to overpower the Atlanta Braves behind a dominant pitching performance and timely home runs. The Angels have emerged as an early contender in the American League, while the Braves will need to regroup and find a way to slow down their opponent's offense.