Angels hold off Giants in close contest to avoid series sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3 at Oracle Park on July 26, 2026, preventing a series sweep. Jose Soriano gave the Angels five strong innings, allowing only one run. Mike Trout contributed with a four-hit performance, including a key double early in the game. The Giants made a late push in the ninth, narrowing the score with a two-run double from Luis Arraez, but the Angels held on for the victory. The Angels will start a three-game series against the Houston Astros on July 27.
- •Angels end a potential three-game sweep by the Giants.
- •Mike Trout recorded his first four-hit game since 2021.
- •Jo Adell hit a two-run homer to extend Los Angeles' lead.
- •Luis Arraez's two-run double brought the Giants within one run.
- •Angels next face the Houston Astros beginning July 27.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Angels hold off late Giants rally, avoid sweep at Oracle Park
"Jose Soriano held the Giants at bay for five innings, and the Angels survived a ninth-inning scare to escape Oracle Park with a 4-3 win and avoid the sweep.
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