The Los Angeles Angels survived a late collapse and outlasted the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in 11 innings Sunday afternoon at Angel Stadium. Nolan Schanuel delivered the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 11th, capping a dramatic game that featured momentum swings, extra innings, and another strong offensive showing from the Angels lineup.
Adam Frazier scored the winning run after beginning the inning as the automatic runner. Seattle intentionally walked Zach Neto before Oswald Peraza moved both runners into scoring position with a sacrifice bunt. Schanuel then lifted a fly ball to left field deep enough for Frazier to score easily when Randy Arozarena’s throw drifted off line.
The victory gave Los Angeles a series win and extended the team’s recent offensive surge. The Angels continued to show resilience despite blowing a late lead in regulation and losing Mike Trout midway through the game after he was hit on the hand by a pitch.
Trout exited in the eighth inning after taking a 94 mph fastball from reliever Casey Legumina off his left hand. X-rays came back negative, and the Angels later listed him as day-to-day.
Even without their star center fielder late in the game, Los Angeles found enough offense to pull through.
Angels Overcome Ninth-Inning Collapse
The Angels appeared headed toward a regulation victory before Seattle rallied in the ninth.
Los Angeles carried a 6-5 lead into the inning and stood one out away from closing the game when Cal Raleigh lined a two-out double into the gap. Julio Rodríguez followed by poking a slider from Sam Bachman into left field to drive home the tying run.
The late hit stunned the crowd and erased what had been a strong comeback effort by the Angels after trailing earlier in the game.
Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz responded with a clean bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings.
Both teams scored in the 10th.
The Mariners moved ahead when Randy Arozarena delivered an RBI single. The Angels answered in the bottom half on Logan O’Hoppe’s sacrifice fly, forcing an 11th inning.
Los Angeles reliever Shaun Anderson then delivered the key moment in the top of the 11th. With the bases loaded and the Mariners threatening again, Anderson struck out Raleigh to keep the game tied and give the Angels another chance.
That escape set the stage for Schanuel’s game-winning fly ball moments later.
Back-And-Forth Battle All Afternoon
Sunday’s game featured offense throughout and several lead changes.
Seattle struck first in the second inning when Leo Rivas lined a two-run single to give the Mariners an early advantage.
The Angels answered quickly behind Jorge Soler, who continued his productive series with RBI singles in both the first and third innings.
Los Angeles moved ahead 4-2 in the fourth inning. Josh Lowe scored when Rivas committed a fielding error at third base, and Schanuel followed with a two-out RBI single.
Seattle regained control in the fifth after rookie Cole Young launched a three-run homer that pushed the Mariners ahead 5-4.
The Angels immediately responded again in the bottom half. Jo Adell tied the game with an RBI single before Frazier added another run-scoring hit to restore a 6-5 lead.
Neither team managed to pull away after that point.
The game settled briefly before turning chaotic again in the late innings.
Schanuel Redeems Earlier Frustration
Schanuel’s winning sacrifice fly completed an encouraging bounce-back performance for the Angels first baseman.
Earlier in the game, Schanuel grounded into an inning-ending double play in the eighth with runners on first and third. The missed opportunity became even more frustrating when Seattle tied the score in the ninth.
Instead of letting that moment define his afternoon, Schanuel delivered the game-winning at-bat in the 11th.
His approach remained calm despite the pressure situation. He lifted the ball deep enough into left field to give Frazier a clean path home and secure the victory.
The hit added to a productive day at the plate for Schanuel, who also drove in a run earlier in the game with a single during the fourth inning.
Trout Injury Creates Concern
While the Angels celebrated the win, Trout’s injury remained a major concern afterward.
The veteran outfielder had doubled and scored earlier in the game before leaving in the eighth inning. The fastball struck him directly on the left hand, and he appeared in visible discomfort immediately afterward.
Trout struggled to remove his batting glove as trainers checked the injury on the field.
Fortunately for the Angels, X-rays did not reveal any fractures. The club labeled him day-to-day following the game, though his status for the upcoming series against Atlanta remained uncertain.
The Angels have relied heavily on Trout early in the season, making his health a major storyline moving forward.
Bullpen Holds On Late
Los Angeles used several relievers to navigate the final innings after Seattle’s late comeback.
Anderson ultimately earned the win after pitching the final two innings. Although he allowed a run in the 11th, his strikeout of Raleigh with the bases loaded prevented Seattle from taking full control.
The Angels bullpen bent repeatedly but avoided the one big hit that could have changed the outcome entirely.
Seattle also received strong relief work from Muñoz and Gabe Speier before Schanuel’s sacrifice fly ended the game.
Up Next
The Angels begin a three-game home series Monday night against the Atlanta Braves.
José Soriano, who entered the season in strong form with a 2-0 record and a 0.00 ERA, is scheduled to start for Los Angeles. Atlanta will counter with veteran left-hander Chris Sale, who also entered unbeaten through his first two starts.