Jo Adell allows home run off his head during Angels' loss to Rockies

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Jo Adell allows home run off his head during Angels' loss to Rockies
Summary

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell inadvertently allowed a home run in the fourth inning during Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. While attempting to catch a drive from rookie TJ Rumfield, the ball bounced off Adell's glove and then hit his head, clearing the outfield wall. The Angels were trailing 8-2 at the time, marking another difficult night for the team. Adell's misplay drew comparisons to a notorious incident involving Jose Canseco, who similarly allowed a home run off his head many years ago.

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  • Jo Adell allowed a home run from TJ Rumfield's hit.
  • The incident occurred in the fourth inning of an 8-2 loss.
  • Adell's misplay involved the ball hitting his glove and then his head.
  • Comparison drawn to Jose Canseco's similar incident from 1993.
  • Angels continue to struggle during the season.
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A ball off the bat of T.J. Rumfield Tuesday night bounced off Adell's glove, then head and over the fence

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The moment was reminiscent of Jose Canseco's infamous 1993 misplay

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