Angels Triumph 6-2 Over Braves: April 6, 2026, Game Recap

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in Anaheim on April 6, 2026. This game recap covers the Angels’ 6-2 win over the Braves on April 6, 2026. Key contributions came from José Soriano and two homers by Zach Neto and Jo Adell.

Soriano controls the game

José Soriano worked eight strong innings. He struck out 10, allowing one run and three hits.

Soriano issued no walks. He threw 69 of 96 pitches for strikes and improved to 3-0.

Early offense and the decisive rallies

Zach Neto opened the game with a first-pitch homer off Chris Sale. The blast came on a 95 mph fastball.

The Angels exploded for a three-run fourth inning. The frame included two walks and two hit-by-pitches.

Logan O’Hoppe walked with the bases loaded. Yoán Moncada was hit with the bases loaded, producing two runs.

Bryce Teodosio added an RBI infield single. Those plays pushed Los Angeles into a 4-1 lead.

Jorge Soler’s leadoff single in the fifth set the stage. Jo Adell followed with a 411-foot, two-run homer.

Adell’s shot was his first of the season and extended the lead to 6-1.

Sale’s start and historical context

Chris Sale entered with an 8-0 record and a 1.24 ERA against the Angels. He finished with a loss and is now 2-1.

Late innings and bullpen work

Soriano retired 19 straight batters before Mike Yastrzemski’s single led off the eighth. That marked the end of the streak.

Mauricio Dubón homered off reliever Chase Silseth in the ninth. Atlanta added a late run but could not close the gap.

With two on and two outs in the ninth, Jordan Romano replaced Silseth. Romano got Yastrzemski to fly out for his fourth save.

Injury update and what’s next

Mike Trout did not play. He left Sunday’s game after being hit on the left hand by a 94 mph fastball.

Trout’s hand swelled quickly, and he had trouble removing his batting glove. X-rays were negative, and he is day-to-day.

Tuesday’s scheduled matchup pairs Braves RHP Reynaldo López (1-0, 1.64 ERA) with Angels LHP Yusei Kikuchi (0-1, 6.52).

Report produced for Filmogaz.com.