Mariners' Cole Young gets revenge on Angels' Jo Adell

Young homers after Adell's previous home run robberies

Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:03am

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Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young hit a home run against the Los Angeles Angels, one night after Angels outfielder Jo Adell had robbed Young and his teammates of three home runs in the same game.

Why it matters

The rivalry between the Mariners and Angels has been heating up, with the two teams battling for position in the AL West. Adell's defensive heroics the previous night had left the Mariners frustrated, making Young's homer all the more satisfying.

The details

In the game, Young came to the plate determined to get some payback after Adell's previous home run robberies. He turned on a pitch and drove it deep to right field, where Adell had made his spectacular plays the night before. This time, the ball cleared the fence for a home run, giving the Mariners the lead.

  • On April 5, 2026, Adell robbed the Mariners of three home runs.
  • On April 6, 2026, Young hit a home run against the Angels to get revenge.

The players

Cole Young

A second baseman for the Seattle Mariners.

Jo Adell

An outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels who robbed the Mariners of three home runs the previous night.

Seattle Mariners

A Major League Baseball team based in Seattle, Washington.

Los Angeles Angels

A Major League Baseball team based in Anaheim, California.

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What they’re saying

“After what happened last night, I knew I had to come up big today. That one felt good to get back at Adell a little bit.”

— Cole Young

What’s next

The two teams will continue their series, with the Mariners looking to build on Young's revenge homer and the Angels hoping to bounce back from the previous night's defensive letdown.

The takeaway

The Mariners-Angels rivalry continues to intensify, with players on both sides looking to one-up each other. Young's homer provided a satisfying moment of payback for his team, but the battle between these AL West foes is far from over.