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Meckler robs home run as Angels lose to Phillies 5-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:47 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Meckler robs home run as Angels lose to Phillies 5-3

Summary

Wade Meckler made a notable play to rob Bryson Stott of a home run in the ninth inning as the Los Angeles Angels faced the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite Meckler's defensive effort, the Angels ultimately lost 5-3 after a grand slam by Edmundo Sosa. Meckler, who also recorded an RBI single, is becoming a key player for the Angels after being acquired from the San Francisco Giants. Manager Kurt Suzuki and teammate Ben Joyce praised Meckler's performance after the game, highlighting the significance of his defensive contributions even in their tough loss. The Angels continue to struggle this season.

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By the Numbers

•Wade Meckler robbed Bryson Stott of a home run.
•Angels lost to Phillies 5-3 on August 29.
•Edmundo Sosa hit a grand slam for the Phillies.
•Meckler also recorded an RBI single in the game.
•Manager Kurt Suzuki praised Meckler's performance.

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12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Meckler Adds Home-Run Robbery To His Growing Angels Resume

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Angels have missed Wade Meckler in the worst way possible, and that’s a sentence that would have been taken as ridiculous just a few short months ago. Meckler was a waiver wire acquisition from the San Francisco Giants, which means just about any team could have had him for nothing.
— Yahoo Sports

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