Mike Trout hits birthday home run in Angels win over Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday by hitting a home run in the first inning against the Miami Marlins, marking the sixth birthday homer of his career, which ties him for the all-time record. The Angels and Marlins exchanged leads, with the Angels ultimately taking a 4-3 lead thanks to a two-run homer from Nolan Schanuel. Despite a late rally from the Marlins, a strong defensive play sealed the victory for the Angels. The game was part of Trout's ongoing efforts this season, where he has recorded 19 home runs so far.
- •Trout hit a 400-foot home run in the first inning.
- •Angels regained the lead with Schanuel's two-run homer in the seventh.
- •The Marlins scored once in the sixth and threatened in the ninth.
- •Jose Siri executed a key defensive play to prevent a tying run.
- •George Klassen made a successful return to the mound for the Angels.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Trout hits a birthday home run for record-tying sixth time in Angels win over Marlins
"Home runs from Trout and Schanuel and a game-saving play at the plate spelled victory for the Angels.
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