Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell turned in a defensive masterpiece Saturday night, making three spectacular home run-robbing catches to preserve his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, California.
Adell’s defensive brilliance included denying Cal Raleigh in the opening frame, Josh Naylor in the eighth, and J.P. Crawford in the ninth with outstanding catches in right field. The Angels managed just their second victory in seven games. The final catch proved most dramatic as Adell tumbled over the short wall in right field’s corner into the stands while securing the ball, though the play was reviewed and confirmed.
Starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz (1-0) delivered 5 2/3 scoreless innings, surrendering four hits for Los Angeles. Zach Neto provided the game’s only offense with a first-inning leadoff home run, his 10th career leadoff blast, and finished with two hits.
Seattle’s Emerson Hancock (1-1) pitched effectively, giving up just one run on six hits across 6 2/3 innings. Julio Rodriguez collected two of the Mariners’ five hits, while Cal Raleigh’s power drought continued through nine games after launching 60 home runs last season.
In New York, Giancarlo Stanton delivered a crucial two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning, helping the Yankees overcome a four-run deficit to defeat the visiting Miami Marlins 9-7. Cody Bellinger contributed three RBIs as New York continued its strong season start. The Yankees managed just six hits but drew ten walks from Miami’s pitching staff. Brett Headrick (1-0) earned the victory after ending the eighth inning following Javier Sanoja’s game-tying double.
Pittsburgh rallied past Baltimore 3-2 when Nick Yorke connected for the game-winning double in the ninth inning. Dennis Santana (2-0) earned the win with one inning of shutout relief, while Yorke’s decisive hit came off Ryan Helsley (0-1). The Orioles had led since the fourth inning on RBI singles from Dylan Beavers and Leody Taveras.
Detroit powered past St. Louis 11-6 in a weather-shortened contest that ended after 8 1/3 innings due to poor field conditions. Kerry Carpenter, Zach McKinstry, and Matt Vierling each launched two-run homers for the Tigers. Jordan Walker responded with a grand slam for the Cardinals, driving in five runs total.
Chicago defeated Toronto 6-3 behind home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery during a decisive sixth-inning rally. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season for the Blue Jays, a two-run shot that briefly gave Toronto a 2-1 advantage.
Milwaukee and Kansas City split their doubleheader, with the Brewers taking the opener 5-2 behind Garrett Mitchell’s five-RBI performance that included a double and home run. The Royals bounced back in the nightcap 8-2, sparked by Salvador Perez’s sixth-inning home run that ignited a decisive six-run frame.
Philadelphia extended its winning streak to four games with a 2-1 victory over Colorado in Denver. Jesus Luzardo (1-1) dominated with 11 strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings, while Trea Turner delivered the game-winning RBI.
Los Angeles Dodgers overwhelmed Washington 10-5 as Andy Pages collected three hits including a three-run homer, and Freddie Freeman drove in four runs with two doubles. The Dodgers managed 16 hits in the victory, though they lost shortstop Mookie Betts to lower back pain in the first inning.
San Diego edged Boston 2-1 on Ramon Laureano’s two-out RBI single in the ninth inning. Fernando Tatis Jr. set up the winning run with a clutch double over center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela’s head.
Arizona defeated Atlanta 2-1 behind Michael Soroka’s five strong innings against his former team. The Diamondbacks scored both runs without benefit of a hit in the second inning when a throwing error allowed two runners to score.
Cincinnati blanked Texas 2-0 as Rhett Lowder (1-0) tossed six shutout innings, allowing just three hits. The Reds scored both runs in the first inning on RBI singles from Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart.
Tampa Bay cruised past Minnesota 7-1 with Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Diaz each driving in two runs. Steven Matz (2-0) limited the Twins to two hits and one run over six innings.
Houston demolished Oakland 11-0 in West Sacramento, collecting 18 hits in the rout. Christian Walker and Cam Smith homered for the Astros, while Tatsuya Imai (1-0) earned his first major league victory with 5 2/3 scoreless innings.
New York Mets completed their second straight blowout victory over San Francisco with a 9-0 shutout. Tyrone Taylor capped a five-run fifth inning with a pinch-hit home run, while Clay Holmes threw seven shutout innings for his first victory of the season.
