Angels squander six-run lead, fall 9-7 to Athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a significant defeat against the Oakland Athletics, losing 9-7 after leading 6-0 through five innings. The Athletics mounted a comeback, scoring nine runs in the final three innings. Key moments included Carlos Cortes’ two-run homer in the eighth and two more runs from Zack Gelof. The Angels' pitching faltered late, with expensive miscues following a series of bullpen changes. With the loss, the Angels' record drops to 60-97 as they continue their two-game series on Wednesday.
- •Angels led 6-0 before the Athletics' comeback.
- •Cortes hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth.
- •The Angels' record now stands at 60-97.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for Wednesday.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Angels blow six-run lead in loss to Athletics
"The Angels suffered an epic collapse as a 6-0 lead vaporized in the late innings in their 9-7 loss to the A's.
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