Neto's ninth-inning homer propels Angels past A's 9-7

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Neto's ninth-inning homer propels Angels past A's 9-7
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Zach Neto hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a 9-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento on Sunday. Denzer Guzman previously tied the game with a three-run shot in the eighth. The Angels had been shut out in Saturday's game but secured the series win, supported by Donovan Walton's three RBIs. Chase Silseth earned the win after pitching a scoreless eighth inning, while Sam Bachman achieved his first save. The Athletics saw Nick Kurtz hit his 19th home run, extending his franchise record for most homers in the first two seasons of a career.

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  • Angels beat A's 9-7 on June 21, 2026.
  • Neto's homer gave Angels their first lead of the game.
  • Guzman's three-run shot in the eighth tied the game.
  • Walton contributed three RBIs and also homered.
  • Silseth earned the victory; Bachman secured his first save.
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  • 11:25 PMYahoo SportsNeto's go-ahead HR in 9th inning, Guzman's tying shot in 8th help Angels beat A's 9-7
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Zach Neto hit a two-run shot in the ninth inning that gave Los Angeles its first lead, Denzer Guzman added a three-run home run in the eighth, and the Angels beat the Athletics 9-7 on Sunday. Donovan Walton also homered and had three RBIs while Nolan Schanuel and Jose Siri each added two hits to help the Angels win the series after being shut out on Saturday.

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